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WN04 KER

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,698 mi
Last recorded99,698 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S60,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 KER
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 99,698 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 99,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 89,211 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 81,166 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 78,452 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 74,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 72,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2020 72,379 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 68,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,563 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle. covered in mud. inspection awkward

Fail 14 Jun 2018 64,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle. covered in mud. inspection awkward

Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,135 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread pattern starting to crack

underside covered in thick mud

Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,693 miles

Offside Rear silencer corroding

Fail 15 Jun 2016 53,692 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear silencer corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,341 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 48,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,570 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,365 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,762 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,234 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,236 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,362 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,011 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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WN04 KER is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 60,572 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 Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN04 KER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WN04 KER is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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