2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SP05 GKL
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 129,285 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP05 GKL Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 129,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP05 GKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (SP05 GKL) between April 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Suspension (31 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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))”; “Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
SP05 GKL Mileage History
- 25/04/200819,308 mi
- 11/06/200939,428 mi+20,120 mi
- 12/07/201063,618 mi+24,190 mi
- 05/07/201172,298 mi+8,680 mi
- 04/07/201277,395 mi+5,097 mi
- 05/07/201277,395 mi
- 29/03/201378,946 mi+1,551 mi
- 13/03/201482,743 mi+3,797 mi
- 18/03/201586,193 mi+3,450 mi
- 18/03/201586,193 mi
- 05/03/201689,220 mi+3,027 mi
- 12/03/201689,220 mi
- 16/03/201791,923 mi+2,703 mi
- 16/03/201791,924 mi+1 mi
- 08/03/201895,658 mi+3,734 mi
- 09/03/201895,658 mi
- 28/02/201999,585 mi+3,927 mi
- 01/03/201999,587 mi+2 mi
- 03/02/2020103,948 mi+4,361 mi
- 03/02/2020103,952 mi+4 mi
- 01/10/2021106,593 mi+2,641 mi
- 29/10/2021106,610 mi+17 mi
- 02/11/2021106,616 mi+6 mi
- 31/10/2022108,640 mi+2,024 mi
- 30/10/2023108,982 mi+342 mi
- 01/11/2023108,990 mi+8 mi
- 04/11/2024115,610 mi+6,620 mi
- 08/11/2024115,611 mi+1 mi
- 06/11/2025129,272 mi+13,661 mi
- 22/06/2026129,285 mi+13 mi
- 25/06/2026129,285 mi
Average of roughly 6,054 miles per year across 31 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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