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LK05 VPJ

2005 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,015 mi
Last recorded156,015 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 VPJ
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 156,015 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 155,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

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

UNDER SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 7 Dec 2023 155,274 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 155,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 154,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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LK05 VPJ is a 2005 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 66,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK05 VPJ registered?

LK05 VPJ is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is LK05 VPJ safe to buy?

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