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K29 JKW

2005 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,944 mi
Last recorded120,944 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 JKW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 120,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 120,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached hub loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing spring clip missing (1.1.21 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 119,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2024 119,043 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing on wheel (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 112,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front track rod lock nut insecure.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 106,499 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 106,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 101,131 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 87,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 87,711 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 78,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak rear of engine area ()

front lower bumper loose at bottom

Fail 4 Dec 2017 78,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak rear of engine area ()

corrosion on o/s rear exhaust box

front lower bumper loose at bottom

Pass 12 Dec 2016 71,894 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 71,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 65,351 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,837 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,819 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 48,446 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 48,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

TYRE SIZE 205/45/17 PIRELLI RUN FLAT

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,338 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,338 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 31,125 miles

rear brake discs lipped

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

wipers split and slightly smeary

Fail 21 Aug 2010 31,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake discs lipped

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

wipers split and slightly smeary

Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,988 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 18,189 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 12,130 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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K29 JKW is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 61,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K29 JKW is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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