2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YB05 UPV
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/08/2005. Recorded mileage 122,658 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
YB05 UPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2026
- 122,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YB05 UPV Mileage History
- 31/03/2023113,617 mi
- 31/03/2023113,617 mi
- 24/04/2025115,666 mi+2,049 mi
- 29/04/2025115,667 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/2026122,658 mi+6,991 mi
Average of roughly 2,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YB05 UPV 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 (YB05 UPV) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (bolt missing) (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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