2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SO05 YEL
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2005. Recorded mileage 222,248 km. MOT valid until 27/10/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 222,248 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
SO05 YEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 222,248 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SO05 YEL Odometer History
- 15/02/2023185,759 mi
- 24/10/2023185,773 mi+14 mi
- 15/10/2024200,090 km
- 28/10/2024200,134 km+44 km
- 22/10/2025222,248 km+22,114 km
Average of roughly 13,600 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO05 YEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (SO05 YEL) between February 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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