2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SL05 XCU
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 93,006 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL05 XCU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2023
- 93,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL05 XCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (SL05 XCU) between April 2008 and November 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”.
SL05 XCU Mileage History
- 24/04/200816,854 mi
- 23/04/200924,341 mi+7,487 mi
- 01/10/201036,651 mi+12,310 mi
- 19/09/201145,655 mi+9,004 mi
- 22/09/201248,764 mi+3,109 mi
- 13/09/201351,580 mi+2,816 mi
- 13/09/201351,580 mi
- 12/09/201454,867 mi+3,287 mi
- 12/09/201454,867 mi
- 11/09/201558,795 mi+3,928 mi
- 23/09/201663,189 mi+4,394 mi
- 08/09/201766,316 mi+3,127 mi
- 15/09/201766,365 mi+49 mi
- 16/12/201766,497 mi+132 mi
- 18/12/201766,498 mi+1 mi
- 31/01/201971,632 mi+5,134 mi
- 15/05/202080,363 mi+8,731 mi
- 15/05/202080,367 mi+4 mi
- 24/09/202181,233 mi+866 mi
- 30/09/202181,238 mi+5 mi
- 12/09/202286,376 mi+5,138 mi
- 12/09/202286,376 mi
- 01/11/202393,006 mi+6,630 mi
Average of roughly 4,906 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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