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SL05 VUV

2005 Mini Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,774 mi
Last recorded96,774 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini One66,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 VUV
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 96,774 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 96,774 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 94,828 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,528 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 91,527 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 88,211 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 88,211 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,869 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 81,896 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 78,038 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,366 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 73,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,013 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,980 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 60,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 44,428 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 44,428 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 44,371 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Condition of both front brake disc facings.

Condition of rear brake disc inner facings.

Condition of rear silencer corroded and split.

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,822 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 36,822 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,718 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 15,731 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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SL05 VUV is a 2005 Mini Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 66,223 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 One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL05 VUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL05 VUV registered?

SL05 VUV is a 2005 Mini Mini One, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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