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GK05 OHV

2005 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

138,911 mi
Last recorded138,911 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 OHV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 138,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 138,824 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 135,993 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 131,846 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 118,059 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 118,059 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 116,684 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 116,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 111,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 103,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 103,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 94,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 86,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,968 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes have play

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

handbrake working ok (slight low efficiency)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre wall perishing and wearing close to limit

Pass 23 Apr 2016 68,370 miles

Fuel cap seal is slightly perished

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 59,373 miles

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)

centre stop light disconnected

Fail 18 Apr 2015 59,373 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,675 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 49,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,974 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,145 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 33,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,099 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 27,163 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,163 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,959 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,710 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,112 miles

slight movement in steering rack n/s/f

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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GK05 OHV is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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GK05 OHV is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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