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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 SWOMOT history

LS05 SWO is a black petrol MINI first used on 20 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 26,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
26,053 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 SWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 SWO was last recorded at 26,053 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 2,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
24,016 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,037 miles
Average per year
1,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 26,053 miles
  • 2024 – 24,016 miles
  • 2023 – 23,096 miles
  • 2022 – 22,103 miles
  • 2021 – 21,342 miles
  • 2020 – 20,816 miles
  • 2019 – 20,488 miles
  • 2018 – 19,667 miles
  • 2017 – 19,129 miles
  • 2016 – 17,886 miles
  • 2015 – 16,549 miles
  • 2014 – 14,861 miles
  • 2013 – 13,606 miles
  • 2012 – 12,378 miles
  • 2011 – 10,862 miles
  • 2010 – 9,064 miles
  • 2009 – 7,513 miles
  • 2008 – 5,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,053 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind when turned by hand
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBrakes noisy in operation
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perishing

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,053 miles (+2,037)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    26,053 miles
    Test number
    527694979493
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind when turned by hand
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrakes noisy in operation
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perishing
  2. Pass24,016 miles (+920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    24,016 miles
    Test number
    903127210683
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass23,096 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    23,096 miles
    Test number
    177992618046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,103 miles (+761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    22,103 miles
    Test number
    199720940227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass21,342 miles (+526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    21,342 miles
    Test number
    440432258440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass20,816 miles (+328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    20,816 miles
    Test number
    529038932018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass20,488 miles (+821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2020
    Odometer
    20,488 miles
    Test number
    659047535590
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorating
  8. Pass19,667 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    19,667 miles
    Test number
    160679203875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,129 miles
    Test number
    975474379285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail19,129 miles (+1,243)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,129 miles
    Test number
    192918999485
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  11. Pass17,886 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    17,886 miles
    Test number
    115972042478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,549 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    16,549 miles
    Test number
    158606845153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,861 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    14,861 miles
    Test number
    208864614410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,606 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,606 miles
    Test number
    537252013147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,378 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    12,378 miles
    Test number
    828897732181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,862 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,862 miles
    Test number
    717912931194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,064 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    9,064 miles
    Test number
    564533430179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,513 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    7,513 miles
    Test number
    311320049171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    5,796 miles
    Test number
    353363648113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 SWO

Does LS05 SWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 SWO is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS05 SWO?
The MOT on LS05 SWO is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 SWO done?
LS05 SWO was recorded at 26,053 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 1,156 miles a year.
Has LS05 SWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 SWO has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2017.
Has the mileage on LS05 SWO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 SWO find?
LS05 SWO passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corrosion to inner face; offside rear brake slight bind when turned by hand; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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