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SM05 DUA

2005 Mini Cooper S

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,492 mi
Last recorded106,492 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 DUA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 106,492 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 106,487 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 97,724 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 97,695 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 97,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 91,080 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 91,028 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 91,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 87,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 81,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 77,392 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose INTERIOR MIRROR ADRIFT (3.3 (b) (i))

ENGINE OIL LOW

T.P.M.System light ON

Fail 17 Mar 2020 77,392 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated VERY NOISY AND ROUGH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured TOP MOUNT SPLIT (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose INTERIOR MIRROR ADRIFT (3.3 (b) (i))

ENGINE OIL LOW

T.P.M.System light ON

Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,304 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,702 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,731 miles

back box corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 45,731 miles

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

back box corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 37,703 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 37,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s backbox of exhaust corroded

o/s/f archliner insecure

o/s/r light lense cracked

oil level low

Pass 10 Aug 2013 35,065 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 33,616 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 31,969 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 28,774 miles

requires new rear discs

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

eml on

Fail 5 Jun 2010 28,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

eml on

requires new rear discs

Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,193 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,825 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 15,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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SM05 DUA is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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SM05 DUA is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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