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KT05 POH

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

33,494 mi
Last recorded33,494 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 POH
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 33,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated faulty when trying to open bonnet (3.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet does not stay open - struts faulty

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2026 33,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated faulty when trying to open bonnet (3.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet does not stay open - struts faulty

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2025 32,536 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded & peeling

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 32,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded & peeling

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 31,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 31,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 30,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 30,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 30,433 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 30,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 29,477 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 29,251 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside rear & offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 28,518 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 28,516 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective spongy (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 28,058 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,167 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,404 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,536 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,555 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,299 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,036 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 13,990 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 13,990 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,264 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,014 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 7,669 miles

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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KT05 POH is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KT05 POH, 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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KT05 POH is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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