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AU05 SNV

2005 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,892 mi
Last recorded156,892 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SNV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 156,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 150,259 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 150,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 143,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mild corrosion. located beneath the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 14 May 2021 138,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes have mild corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses lightly scratched, reducing some light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear's , tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 132,836 miles

Exhaust back box , poor condition.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone support bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone support bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 130,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mild corrosion > both rears and nearside front. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box, poor condition.

Fail 6 Nov 2019 130,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mild corrosion > both rears and nearside front. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box, poor condition.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 125,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant cap missing

Fail 25 Jul 2018 124,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

coolant cap missing

Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,195 miles

BRAKES CONDITION; discs corroded > rear's.

TYRE CONDITION; worn on its inner edge > offside front.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,191 miles

ADVISE REAR SILENCER BOX DETERIORATING

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 24 Feb 2015 105,296 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 99,754 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,499 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,207 miles

both front brake discs are corroding inner surfaces

Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,422 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

front discs corroded

rear discs seriously corroded recommend change asap

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,218 miles

brake tell-tale on in dash

engine tell-tale

Pass 16 May 2009 15,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 50,717 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 50,717 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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AU05 SNV is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU05 SNV is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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