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YUI 1838

2005 Mini Mini Cooper

Cream Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,492 mi
Last recorded97,492 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper74,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUI 1838
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 97,492 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 95,350 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 95,237 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 91,762 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 91,702 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 83,989 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 77,191 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 75,721 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,445 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 67,425 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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YUI 1838 is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Cream with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,070 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YUI 1838, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YUI 1838?

You can check the full history of YUI 1838 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YUI 1838 registered?

YUI 1838 is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is YUI 1838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUI 1838 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YUI 1838 have outstanding finance?

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