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RY05 VZJ

2005 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,031 mi
Last recorded21,031 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 VZJ
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 21,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 20,275 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear seats folded down at time of testable unable to fully inspect adult seat(s) and belt(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2023 19,592 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 18,877 miles

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 18,191 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 17,645 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2020 17,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 16,902 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 16,192 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front brake pads starting to get low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear seats/belts and associated items not tested due to seats being folded at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2017 15,325 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2017 15,325 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 14,612 miles

Rear exhaust silencer detriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2015 13,851 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,141 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 15 Aug 2013 12,275 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 10,892 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 15 Aug 2011 9,397 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,845 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

car overheating

Pass 18 Aug 2009 6,554 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 5,206 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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RY05 VZJ is a 2005 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY05 VZJ registered?

RY05 VZJ is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is RY05 VZJ safe to buy?

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