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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 SWXMOT history

LS05 SWX is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LS05 SWX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,654 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 SWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 SWX was last recorded at 69,654 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,733 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,921 miles
Average per year
2,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,654 miles
  • 2025 – 66,733 miles
  • 2024 – 63,997 miles
  • 2023 – 62,360 miles
  • 2022 – 58,064 miles
  • 2021 – 54,789 miles
  • 2020 – 53,341 miles
  • 2019 – 50,544 miles
  • 2018 – 47,576 miles
  • 2017 – 43,763 miles
  • 2015 – 40,380 miles
  • 2014 – 38,358 miles
  • 2013 – 36,053 miles
  • 2012 – 33,420 miles
  • 2011 – 31,676 miles
  • 2010 – 27,761 miles
  • 2009 – 23,067 miles
  • 2008 – 16,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,654 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,654 miles (+2,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,654 miles
    Test number
    562306420521
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,733 miles (+2,736)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,733 miles
    Test number
    683915571768
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,997 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,997 miles
    Test number
    177342044686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,360 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    777253936878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,064 miles (+3,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,064 miles
    Test number
    548018145787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass54,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,789 miles
    Test number
    185865144141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,789 miles (+1,448)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,789 miles
    Test number
    994037095682
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass53,341 miles (+2,797)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,341 miles
    Test number
    463870505482
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass50,544 miles (+2,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,544 miles
    Test number
    790994385703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass47,576 miles (+3,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,576 miles
    Test number
    335367490615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass43,763 miles (+3,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,763 miles
    Test number
    733613744312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass40,380 miles (+2,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,380 miles
    Test number
    757054565688
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wear on edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass38,358 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,358 miles
    Test number
    565704044366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,053 miles (+2,633)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,053 miles
    Test number
    359604343382
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhuast box deteriorated

  15. Pass33,420 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,420 miles
    Test number
    996629542390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded & lipped

  16. Fail33,420 miles (+1,744)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,420 miles
    Test number
    269949542334
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded & lipped

  17. Pass31,676 miles (+3,915)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,676 miles
    Test number
    317065351344
    • NoteBoth front brake discs lipped
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs lipped and corroded

  18. Pass27,761 miles (+4,694)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,761 miles
    Test number
    254136510472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,067 miles (+6,438)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,067 miles
    Test number
    671444439130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass16,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,629 miles
    Test number
    472375148128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 SWX

Does LS05 SWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 SWX is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 SWX?
The MOT on LS05 SWX is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 SWX done?
LS05 SWX was recorded at 69,654 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 2,895 miles a year.
Has LS05 SWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 SWX has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS05 SWX 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 SWX find?
LS05 SWX passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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