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L100 YMO

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,915 mi
Last recorded54,915 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 YMO
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,915 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 54,915 miles

Brake cable insecure cable mounting bracket insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both middle floors slight corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2016 53,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 52,519 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 52,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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 30 Apr 2014 51,019 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,186 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,425 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 31,085 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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L100 YMO is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L100 YMO, 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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L100 YMO is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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