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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 SWUMOT history

LS05 SWU is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 64,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LS05 SWU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,066 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 SWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 SWU was last recorded at 64,066 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 3,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,570 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,496 miles
Average per year
2,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,066 miles
  • 2024 – 60,570 miles
  • 2022 – 56,950 miles
  • 2020 – 55,952 miles
  • 2019 – 50,011 miles
  • 2017 – 46,903 miles
  • 2016 – 41,697 miles
  • 2015 – 40,231 miles
  • 2014 – 35,766 miles
  • 2013 – 28,690 miles
  • 2012 – 27,421 miles
  • 2011 – 24,107 miles
  • 2009 – 19,895 miles
  • 2008 – 16,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,066 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • 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))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,066 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    423037053445
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail64,066 miles (+3,496)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    971522584636
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass60,570 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,570 miles
    Test number
    694921852042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,950 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,950 miles
    Test number
    899341823416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,952 miles (+5,941)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,952 miles
    Test number
    358536966225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,011 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,011 miles
    Test number
    612999697006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,903 miles
    Test number
    102659487529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,903 miles (+5,206)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,903 miles
    Test number
    989343784414
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass41,697 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,697 miles
    Test number
    903417720223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,231 miles (+4,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,231 miles
    Test number
    549273975113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass35,766 miles (+7,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,766 miles
    Test number
    248255074197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass28,690 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,690 miles
    Test number
    976341613044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,421 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,421 miles
    Test number
    628861762071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,107 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,107 miles
    Test number
    315698011013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail19,895 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,895 miles
    Test number
    101440789259
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass19,895 miles (+3,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,895 miles
    Test number
    904460689273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass16,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,837 miles
    Test number
    471809158296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 SWU

Does LS05 SWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 SWU is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 SWU?
The MOT on LS05 SWU is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 SWU done?
LS05 SWU was recorded at 64,066 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 2,700 miles a year.
Has LS05 SWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 SWU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 SWU 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 SWU find?
LS05 SWU passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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