2005 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · SM05 NTG
2005 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 May 2005. Recorded mileage 114,797 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM05 NTG Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2024
- 114,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM05 NTG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini Cooper (SM05 NTG) between May 2008 and December 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
SM05 NTG Mileage History
- 09/05/200818,888 mi
- 24/04/200922,933 mi+4,045 mi
- 24/04/200922,933 mi
- 30/04/201024,903 mi+1,970 mi
- 30/04/201024,903 mi
- 06/05/201133,625 mi+8,722 mi
- 15/05/201241,602 mi+7,977 mi
- 15/05/201241,602 mi
- 15/05/201348,274 mi+6,672 mi
- 17/05/201348,274 mi
- 09/05/201455,578 mi+7,304 mi
- 13/05/201455,578 mi
- 18/05/201562,216 mi+6,638 mi
- 22/04/201667,623 mi+5,407 mi
- 29/04/201667,375 mi-248 mi
- 15/05/201773,360 mi+5,985 mi
- 18/05/201882,912 mi+9,552 mi
- 17/05/201995,710 mi+12,798 mi
- 17/05/201995,710 mi
- 06/07/2021105,030 mi+9,320 mi
- 23/07/2021105,053 mi+23 mi
- 02/09/2022108,028 mi+2,975 mi
- 10/11/2023108,229 mi+201 mi
- 22/11/2023108,241 mi+12 mi
- 18/11/2024114,644 mi+6,403 mi
- 05/12/2024114,797 mi+153 mi
Average of roughly 5,786 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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