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YK05 HWT

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,346 mi
Last recorded100,346 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 HWT
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 100,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 100,079 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 99,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 98,453 miles

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

Offside Front Top suspension mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2022 97,211 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 96,468 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 95,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,886 miles

Slight Engine Oil Leak

Fail 15 Feb 2019 93,885 miles

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

Slight Engine Oil Leak

Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,700 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broke exhaust still supported

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,699 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 81,697 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside high tone horn siren not working

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 70,483 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 70,483 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,804 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 64,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,487 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal spliting slightly

slight oil leak from sump area

Fail 14 Feb 2012 59,487 miles

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

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal spliting slightly

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 10 Feb 2011 54,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

oil on power steering pipe no visible leak

rear registration plate backing peeling away slightly

slight leak from rocker cover and sump area

Fail 10 Feb 2011 54,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

oil on power steering pipe no visible leak

rear registration plate backing peeling away slightly

slight leak from rocker cover and sump area

Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 49,981 miles

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

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

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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 41,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2008 32,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,321 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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YK05 HWT is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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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YK05 HWT is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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