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AF55 KBY

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,479 mi
Last recorded151,479 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 KBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 151,479 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 151,478 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 144,257 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 144,257 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 135,570 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 135,569 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 126,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3.0mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 126,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3.0mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 112,684 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 100,995 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,910 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,818 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,388 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,030 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,456 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 56,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,974 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,512 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,491 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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AF55 KBY is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF55 KBY is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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