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NK55 DLK

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,000 mi
Last recorded97,000 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 DLK
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 5 Dec 2020 96,993 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks from both rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake warning lamp illuminated.

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Pass 31 May 2019 91,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) requires attention ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advanced movement (requires attention) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy leak (requires attention) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 91,149 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) requires attention ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advanced movement (requires attention) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy leak (requires attention) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2018 80,549 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

front wiper smearing

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2018 80,548 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside/offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer case (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside right on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

front wiper smearing

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2017 69,769 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2017 69,769 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,072 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,370 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 60,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,019 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 59,019 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 56,114 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,114 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,747 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear jacking block missing

Fail 19 Oct 2012 53,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear jacking block missing

Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,165 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 50,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,535 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,847 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,842 miles

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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NK55 DLK is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 61,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK55 DLK is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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