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LN05 ZKY

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,347 mi
Last recorded144,347 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZKY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 144,347 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 133,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 126,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 126,744 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 111,454 miles

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 111,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 88,780 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Slightly loose mirror.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 77,086 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

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

Rear Both rear wheels have damage to inner edges

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 77,084 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple deep cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust box corroded

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

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

Rear Both rear wheels have damage to inner edges

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,161 miles

Exhaust Backbox Corroded

Fuel Filler Cap Seal Starting To Perish

Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,556 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,582 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,169 miles

Handbrake return spring missing from n/s/r brake caliper

Rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,561 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,795 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 19,688 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,242 miles

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 26 Mar 2008 10,451 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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LN05 ZKY is a 2005 Mini Cooper 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 Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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LN05 ZKY is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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