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WA54 SVL

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,829 mi
Last recorded59,829 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 SVL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 59,829 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre light on

Pass 2 Jul 2024 59,322 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 59,002 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 58,094 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 58,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,022 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 56,245 miles

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

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

stone chip wind screen.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,365 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 49,437 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 46,921 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,162 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2015 44,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 44,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine management light

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,956 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,907 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 37,907 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,380 miles

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

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 5 Mar 2011 22,539 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 16,730 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,983 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 8,848 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 1,599 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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WA54 SVL is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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.

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What year was WA54 SVL registered?

WA54 SVL is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 15 January 2005.

Is WA54 SVL safe to buy?

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