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KY05 HXM

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,368 mi
Last recorded133,368 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 HXM
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 133,368 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen has a chip

Pass 12 Jan 2022 123,698 miles

Air filter housing to throttle body rubber pipe has split and has cable ties securing it

Corrosion forming on all road wheels

Front radiator plastic mounting frame has damage and split on lower section. ( All seams fairly secure at present )

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Has corrosion forming (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer is rusty and deteriorated. Secure and only has slight exhaust leak at present (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer is rusty and deteriorated

Nearside Rear Park brake cable outer casing is starting to deteriorate

Nearside front brake wear wire and abs wire is cable tied to sub frame

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer is rusty and deteriorated. Secure and no leak at present

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

Various engine oi l leaks and seeps ( not dripping on ground )

Fail 10 Jan 2022 123,695 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air filter housing to throttle body rubber pipe has split and has cable ties securing it

Corrosion forming on all road wheels

Front radiator plastic mounting frame has damage and split on lower section. ( All seams fairly secure at present )

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Has corrosion forming (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer is rusty and deteriorated. Secure and only has slight exhaust leak at present (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer is rusty and deteriorated

Nearside front brake wear wire and abs wire is cable tied to sub frame

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer is rusty and deteriorated. Secure and no leak at present

Various engine oi l leaks and seeps ( not dripping on ground )

Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,545 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 116,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn significantly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,128 miles

nearside front outer edge on tyre slightly worn

offside rear rigid brake pipe corroded

oil leak present

Fail 4 Jun 2019 108,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside exhaust has a minor leak

nearside front brake pads sensor not secure

nearside front outer edge on tyre slightly worn

nearside wiper cleaning poorly

offside rear rigid brake pipe corroded

oil leak present

washer to windscreen poor

Pass 26 Feb 2018 98,182 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,016 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 94,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre feathered

Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,851 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 91,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 82,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 82,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,751 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 64,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,668 miles

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

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

os rear exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2011 51,218 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,218 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,962 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,932 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,552 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,732 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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KY05 HXM is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KY05 HXM, 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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KY05 HXM is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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