2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · WN05 VBZ
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 May 2005. Recorded mileage 98,387 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN05 VBZ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 98,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN05 VBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (WN05 VBZ) between May 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 116 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
WN05 VBZ Mileage History
- 03/05/200812,330 mi
- 02/05/200916,567 mi+4,237 mi
- 07/05/201020,047 mi+3,480 mi
- 12/05/201123,742 mi+3,695 mi
- 05/05/201227,103 mi+3,361 mi
- 09/05/201331,145 mi+4,042 mi
- 10/05/201331,147 mi+2 mi
- 01/05/201434,932 mi+3,785 mi
- 09/05/201539,104 mi+4,172 mi
- 06/05/201642,846 mi+3,742 mi
- 11/05/201746,861 mi+4,015 mi
- 10/05/201850,529 mi+3,668 mi
- 10/05/201850,530 mi+1 mi
- 08/05/201955,043 mi+4,513 mi
- 08/05/201955,043 mi
- 09/09/202059,910 mi+4,867 mi
- 09/09/202059,911 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/202165,125 mi+5,214 mi
- 29/08/202272,236 mi+7,111 mi
- 01/09/202379,919 mi+7,683 mi
- 10/09/202488,669 mi+8,750 mi
- 11/09/202488,672 mi+3 mi
- 18/08/202593,464 mi+4,792 mi
- 18/08/202593,467 mi+3 mi
- 13/08/202698,387 mi+4,920 mi
Average of roughly 4,708 miles per year across 25 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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