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AY05 LUL

2005 Mini Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,427 mi
Last recorded128,427 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini One66,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LUL
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 128,427 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 128,427 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 120,104 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf + osf (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 112,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 111,228 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 109,964 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 109,964 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure stabilizer bars not secured to rear cross bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 102,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 102,294 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,560 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 94,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red shows white light due to lens missing (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,371 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,186 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 52,734 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 50,830 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 48,699 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,699 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,351 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 39,351 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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AY05 LUL is a 2005 Mini Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 66,223 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 LUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY05 LUL is a 2005 Mini Mini One, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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