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LT05 UVL

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,142 mi
Last recorded95,142 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S60,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 UVL
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,142 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 88,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

tyre pressure warning light on.

Fail 11 Jul 2018 88,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,593 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 85,511 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,512 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant leak

engine area oily underneath

exhaust deteriorating

n/s rear brake caliper piston rubber deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

signs of power steering fluid leaking from hoses

Fail 23 Aug 2016 83,513 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine area oily underneath

exhaust deteriorating

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant leak

signs of power steering fluid leaking from hoses

Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,120 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel filler cap seal perished

o/s/r exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

oil leak

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Fail 29 Oct 2015 82,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel filler cap seal perished

o/s/r exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

oil leak

slight binding to n/s/r brake

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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LT05 UVL is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 60,572 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT05 UVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT05 UVL is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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