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MM05 DPN

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,024 mi
Last recorded75,024 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 DPN
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 75,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 71,450 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,059 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 65,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 50,149 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 50,149 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,431 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 30,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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MM05 DPN is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM05 DPN, 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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What year was MM05 DPN registered?

MM05 DPN is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is MM05 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM05 DPN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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