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KS05 CDK

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,669 mi
Last recorded134,669 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 CDK
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 134,669 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 134,669 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 122,819 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 122,819 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated front pads? (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 110,852 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low - advise monitoring

Front to rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present - inspected & waxoil coated to protect

Fail 4 Jul 2017 110,852 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both near side and offside inoperative (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake pads are wearing low - advise monitoring

Front to rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present - inspected & waxoil coated to protect

Fail 30 May 2017 110,799 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 97,343 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 97,343 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 18 May 2015 87,920 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 77,587 miles

o/s/r exaust box has outer skin corroding away

Pass 14 May 2013 71,873 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 64,992 miles

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

Rear brake discs severely corroded

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 6 May 2011 61,190 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 61,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 54,290 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 54,281 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,761 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 36,384 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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KS05 CDK is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS05 CDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KS05 CDK is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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