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EK55 KZS

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,116 mi
Last recorded108,116 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 KZS
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 108,116 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 107,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 104,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 100,993 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 100,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 89,606 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,474 miles

Slight webbing damage both front seat belts not excessive

Pass 20 Mar 2019 84,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,785 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 83,785 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,872 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 67,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wheel alignment recommended

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 54,003 miles

all brake discs corroded

both front lower Suspension arms have slight play in a pin/bush

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,229 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,762 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,598 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,252 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 37,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,457 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,819 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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EK55 KZS is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK55 KZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EK55 KZS is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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