2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · WA04 STA
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 113,405 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA04 STA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 113,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA04 STA 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 (WA04 STA) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
WA04 STA Mileage History
- 22/08/2024102,015 mi
- 24/07/2025107,422 mi+5,407 mi
- 29/07/2025107,425 mi+3 mi
- 17/08/2026113,401 mi+5,976 mi
- 18/08/2026113,405 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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