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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 SWVMOT history

LS05 SWV is a black petrol MINI ONE first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

LS05 SWV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
96,415 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 SWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
ONE
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 SWV was last recorded at 96,415 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 8,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,358 miles · 29 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8,057 miles
Average per year
4,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,415 miles
  • 2023 – 88,358 miles
  • 2022 – 83,482 miles
  • 2021 – 74,464 miles
  • 2020 – 70,461 miles
  • 2019 – 60,639 miles
  • 2018 – 53,276 miles
  • 2017 – 47,960 miles
  • 2016 – 43,578 miles
  • 2015 – 42,186 miles
  • 2014 – 40,221 miles
  • 2013 – 38,823 miles
  • 2012 – 37,576 miles
  • 2011 – 36,361 miles
  • 2010 – 33,789 miles
  • 2009 – 30,646 miles
  • 2008 – 27,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,415 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,415 miles
    Test number
    796026563114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,415 miles (+8,057)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,415 miles
    Test number
    380864474657
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,358 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,358 miles
    Test number
    140457431027
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,348 miles (+4,866)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,348 miles
    Test number
    906210637529
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,482 miles (+1,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    83,482 miles
    Test number
    930671817161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,938 miles (+7,474)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,938 miles
    Test number
    434896387802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass74,464 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,464 miles
    Test number
    735371075006
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All x4 branch pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail74,464 miles (+4,003)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,464 miles
    Test number
    871328284070
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All x4 branch pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass70,461 miles (+9,822)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,461 miles
    Test number
    490183093430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

  10. Pass60,639 miles (+7,363)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,639 miles
    Test number
    534056058349
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL DETERIATED.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,276 miles
    Test number
    899208682844
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone /sat nav

  12. Fail53,276 miles (+5,316)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,276 miles
    Test number
    837901933937
    • DangerousN/s front tyre has been repaired on shoulder
    • MajorCentral Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone /sat nav

  13. Pass47,960 miles (+4,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,960 miles
    Test number
    594213379098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass43,578 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,578 miles
    Test number
    384784075967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,186 miles (+1,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,186 miles
    Test number
    282051961400
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass40,221 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,221 miles
    Test number
    708568284275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,823 miles (+1,247)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,823 miles
    Test number
    849390103364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear box exhaust deteriorated

  18. Pass37,576 miles (+1,215)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,576 miles
    Test number
    288808992293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine coolant expansion bottle cap missing
    • NoteExhaust rear box deteriorated

  19. Pass36,361 miles (+2,572)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,361 miles
    Test number
    245085501349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail33,789 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,789 miles
    Test number
    130012520293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCoolent level very low
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  21. Pass33,789 miles (+3,143)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,789 miles
    Test number
    582432020271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCoolent level very low
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  22. Pass30,646 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,646 miles
    Test number
    431732329253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,705 miles
    Test number
    894710958131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 SWV

Does LS05 SWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 SWV expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 SWV?
The MOT on LS05 SWV expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 SWV done?
LS05 SWV was recorded at 96,415 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 4,161 miles a year.
Has LS05 SWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 SWV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 SWV 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 SWV find?
LS05 SWV passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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