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SL05 FOU

2005 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,736 mi
Last recorded107,736 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 FOU
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 107,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 107,729 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,360 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 104,222 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear exhaust blowing (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 100,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,209 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 95,209 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,499 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 85,335 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2014 79,623 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 70,688 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 58,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2011 44,465 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 32,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 32,460 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,976 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,848 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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SL05 FOU is a 2005 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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.

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SL05 FOU is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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