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KJ55 UNP

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,866 mi
Last recorded103,866 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 UNP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 103,866 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 103,853 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 lambda (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim not tested due to the opaque headlamp lenses. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to the opaque lenses. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides opaque and requires polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 101,135 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses opaque and requires polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 101,135 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses opaque and requires polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 99,120 miles

Central Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 99,120 miles

Central Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 95,452 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box rubber mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 95,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sides light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box rubber mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 91,635 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 91,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 88,916 miles

cover sills fitted

oil leak

petrol cap seal perished

Fail 28 Jan 2017 88,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

cover sills fitted

oil leak

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 18 Feb 2016 77,584 miles

rear box in poor condition

wear lower arm bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2015 66,186 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,623 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,254 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 21 Feb 2012 41,963 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,946 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 30,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing both edges & tread getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,884 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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KJ55 UNP is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJ55 UNP is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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