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KB05 JAM

2018 Mini One

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

30,378 mi
Last recorded30,378 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mini One26,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 JAM
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 30,378 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 129,282 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 129,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy broken sliding back and forth (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 24,063 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 127,757 miles

front subframe bed rusty

rear shocks rusty

Fail 31 May 2024 127,757 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe bed rusty

rear shocks rusty

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2154517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 17,650 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2023 123,887 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 13,770 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 115,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 115,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 9,521 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jun 2021 108,719 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both top mounts creaking when turned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 108,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both top mounts creaking when turned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 96,044 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 85,295 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 84,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides close to depth limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 70,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides close to depth limit. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,188 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,786 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,351 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,777 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 16,144 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,144 miles

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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KB05 JAM is a 2018 Mini One in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2018 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 26,719 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this Mini One is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KB05 JAM is a 2018 Mini One, first registered on 3 November 2018.

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