2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · WN05 XUB
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 74,601 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN05 XUB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 74,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN05 XUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (WN05 XUB) between April 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 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: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
WN05 XUB Mileage History
- 23/04/200811,313 mi
- 23/04/200811,313 mi
- 17/04/200915,393 mi+4,080 mi
- 31/03/201021,384 mi+5,991 mi
- 27/04/201131,145 mi+9,761 mi
- 24/04/201240,156 mi+9,011 mi
- 13/04/201346,162 mi+6,006 mi
- 25/03/201451,922 mi+5,760 mi
- 24/03/201560,460 mi+8,538 mi
- 25/03/201560,460 mi
- 22/03/201665,937 mi+5,477 mi
- 24/02/201770,796 mi+4,859 mi
- 27/02/201770,798 mi+2 mi
- 18/11/202070,855 mi+57 mi
- 15/11/202171,408 mi+553 mi
- 24/10/202271,830 mi+422 mi
- 17/11/202373,308 mi+1,478 mi
- 17/11/202373,308 mi
- 14/11/202474,111 mi+803 mi
- 13/11/202574,601 mi+490 mi
- 17/11/202574,601 mi
Average of roughly 3,602 miles per year across 21 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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