MOT Status
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128,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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)
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)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AY05 LUL registered?
AY05 LUL is a 2005 Mini Mini One, first registered on 1 July 2005.
Is AY05 LUL safe to buy?
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