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GU05 VJA

2005 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

24,659 mi
Last recorded24,659 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VJA
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 24,659 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Some hazing on headlights. (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge nearside front tyre just under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b with in 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 24,507 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Some hazing on headlights. (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre just under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b with in 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 23,915 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b with in 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 23,397 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 22,904 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 22,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2021 22,182 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 21,519 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 20,773 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 10 Apr 2019 20,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2018 19,967 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 19,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 19,332 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 22 Apr 2016 18,711 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 6 May 2015 17,686 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing & Getting Close To Legal Limit

Both Rear Tyres Perishing With Radial Cracks

Coolant Level Low

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/R Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 6 May 2015 17,686 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing & Getting Close To Legal Limit

Both Rear Tyres Perishing With Radial Cracks

Coolant Level Low

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

O/S/R Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 1 May 2014 16,376 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 14,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Recommend service.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 14,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Recommend service.

Pass 8 May 2012 13,856 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 12,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 10,493 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 9,933 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,639 miles

wipers smearing; o/s wiper splitting

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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GU05 VJA is a 2005 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 66,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was GU05 VJA registered?

GU05 VJA is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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