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VK05 DHM

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,526 mi
Last recorded83,526 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 DHM
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 83,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 83,525 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 82,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 82,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake warning light on dash

Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,912 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 78,698 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 72,489 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 72,484 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,515 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 69,490 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,719 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,368 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,391 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,622 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,919 miles

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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VK05 DHM is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK05 DHM registered?

VK05 DHM is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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