2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · VE05 RKA
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 119,524 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE05 RKA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 119,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE05 RKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (VE05 RKA) between September 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Corroded and holed under rear lamp. (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
VE05 RKA Mileage History
- 26/09/200727,035 mi
- 24/09/200832,958 mi+5,923 mi
- 23/04/200934,355 mi+1,397 mi
- 10/05/201038,986 mi+4,631 mi
- 06/05/201153,834 mi+14,848 mi
- 11/05/201261,310 mi+7,476 mi
- 21/05/201261,399 mi+89 mi
- 29/05/201371,213 mi+9,814 mi
- 02/05/201478,155 mi+6,942 mi
- 12/05/201584,580 mi+6,425 mi
- 09/05/201688,553 mi+3,973 mi
- 11/05/201791,426 mi+2,873 mi
- 21/05/201893,878 mi+2,452 mi
- 14/05/201996,280 mi+2,402 mi
- 01/12/202099,424 mi+3,144 mi
- 23/12/202099,424 mi
- 10/02/2022103,434 mi+4,010 mi
- 04/02/2023111,364 mi+7,930 mi
- 20/02/2023111,366 mi+2 mi
- 12/02/2024116,532 mi+5,166 mi
- 18/02/2025118,241 mi+1,709 mi
- 25/02/2025118,242 mi+1 mi
- 26/02/2026119,524 mi+1,282 mi
- 13/03/2026119,524 mi
Average of roughly 5,010 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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