2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YA05 NKC
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 152,330 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA05 NKC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2022
- 152,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA05 NKC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (YA05 NKC) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2022 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YA05 NKC Mileage History
- 28/09/2021146,786 mi
- 29/09/2021146,790 mi+4 mi
- 27/09/2022152,328 mi+5,538 mi
- 27/09/2022152,330 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,563 miles per year across 4 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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