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LN05 ZKW

2005 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,206 mi
Last recorded77,206 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZKW
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 77,206 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 73,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 72,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 72,618 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake warning wires contacting road wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 70,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 70,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 66,641 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 66,641 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,391 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 63,391 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 60,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 56,707 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,099 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,220 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,221 miles

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

O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,886 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,790 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,130 miles

both wiper blades torn

coolant level light on

rear exhaust sliencer outer skin corroded and baffles loose

vehicle over heated on test

Pass 18 May 2011 34,303 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Tyre pressure indicator was on

Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,119 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 24,908 miles

ENGINE OVERHEATED DURING TEST

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE & OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,269 miles

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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LN05 ZKW is a 2005 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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.

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What year was LN05 ZKW registered?

LN05 ZKW is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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