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IJZ 4469

2005 Mini Mini

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,922 mi
Last recorded126,922 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini67,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 4469
MakeMini
ModelMini
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 126,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear facing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 122,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 122,648 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 116,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Fail 13 Jan 2023 116,243 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 21 Jan 2022 109,900 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 103,098 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 93,803 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,073 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,618 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,466 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,871 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 65,643 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,561 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,155 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,346 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini?

Based on 7,810,223 MOT tests across 431,433 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
4,948
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
431,433
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171,748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121,398
Brake pipe excessively corroded 109,160
Registration plate lamp not working 77,298
position lamp(s) not working 76,171
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IJZ 4469 is a 2005 Mini Mini in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 67,106 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171,748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IJZ 4469, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was IJZ 4469 registered?

IJZ 4469 is a 2005 Mini Mini, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is IJZ 4469 safe to buy?

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