2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · WG05 EKC
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 148,494 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG05 EKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2024
- 148,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG05 EKC 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 (WG05 EKC) between September 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
WG05 EKC Mileage History
- 23/09/2022134,732 mi
- 29/03/2023141,166 mi+6,434 mi
- 12/04/2023141,166 mi
- 04/04/2024148,482 mi+7,316 mi
- 11/04/2024148,494 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 8,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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