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A13 MKY

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,888 mi
Last recorded56,888 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 MKY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 56,888 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 56,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 55,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 55,735 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 54,741 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 53,782 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 52,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 52,793 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 51,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 51,200 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,667 miles

Engine oil dipstick broken, unable to check oil level. Removed lower half from tube. Advise replacement dipstick and check of oil level.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off advise cleaning and re-securing to avoid any possibility of falling off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 47,664 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 43,210 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wing repeater light unit partially insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessive wear on inner edge, on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked in tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump area damp (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes soft allowing more movement than usual (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 43,209 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major gas leak and low fuel to complete full cat test (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wing repeater light unit partially insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessive wear on inner edge, on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked in tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump area damp (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes soft allowing more movement than usual (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,729 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 38,424 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,741 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,108 miles

corrosion to os rear silencer

slightwear to inner edge of ns rear tyre

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Fail 26 Apr 2012 30,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

corrosion to os rear silencer

slightwear to inner edge of ns rear tyre

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,880 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,357 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,869 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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A13 MKY is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 61,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A13 MKY is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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