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EX05 KUK

2005 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,012 mi
Last recorded96,012 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 KUK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 96,012 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 93,902 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 90,219 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 89,325 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 89,325 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 87,077 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box / silencer outer casing deteriorating

Fail 9 Jan 2021 87,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bush at back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bush at back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55R16 87W Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box / silencer outer casing deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2019 84,257 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,350 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 65,350 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,246 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 53,246 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 41,473 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,473 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 38,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front and rear number plate fading slightly

rear axle bushes cracking and slight play

slight damage rear bumper

surfaces corrosion inner and outer sills both sides

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,685 miles

off side and near side front lower suspension arm back bushes very slight play

off side front tyre going bald inner and outer edges and on 2,mm

slight play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,962 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

offside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

offside rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,102 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,065 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,359 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

abnormal wear to both front tyres inner edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,980 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,232 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 9,475 miles

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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EX05 KUK is a 2005 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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EX05 KUK is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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