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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 SWZMOT history

LS05 SWZ is a silver petrol MINI first used on 13 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

LS05 SWZ silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,075 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 SWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 SWZ was last recorded at 134,075 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,073 miles · 28 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,075 miles
  • 2024 – 128,413 miles
  • 2023 – 118,593 miles
  • 2022 – 109,547 miles
  • 2021 – 101,203 miles
  • 2020 – 93,955 miles
  • 2019 – 87,089 miles
  • 2018 – 77,687 miles
  • 2017 – 66,201 miles
  • 2016 – 62,995 miles
  • 2015 – 62,110 miles
  • 2014 – 60,746 miles
  • 2013 – 58,492 miles
  • 2012 – 51,537 miles
  • 2011 – 44,042 miles
  • 2010 – 32,885 miles
  • 2009 – 28,472 miles
  • 2008 – 25,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,075 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,075 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,075 miles
    Test number
    197600088931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,073 miles (+5,660)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,073 miles
    Test number
    314592301833
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass128,413 miles (+9,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,413 miles
    Test number
    838690198600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rubber Bush Deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rubber Bush Deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass118,593 miles (+9,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,593 miles
    Test number
    460559758548
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,547 miles (+8,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,547 miles
    Test number
    818171773155
    • AdvisoryCentral Front power steering pipe showing signs of a leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has slight deformation of carcase causing irregular wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has slightly deformation of carcase causing irregular wear of the carcase (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass101,203 miles (+7,248)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,203 miles
    Test number
    601040104042
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device rubber seal starting to perish/ crack
  7. Pass93,955 miles (+6,866)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,955 miles
    Test number
    308492354424
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips and at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp aim could be better
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap starting to perish
  8. Pass87,089 miles (+9,402)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,089 miles
    Test number
    162175914473
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass77,687 miles (+11,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,687 miles
    Test number
    226255539159
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  10. Pass66,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,201 miles
    Test number
    739319603041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,199 miles (+3,204)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,199 miles
    Test number
    287022284960
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
  12. Pass62,995 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,995 miles
    Test number
    922558316993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,110 miles
    Test number
    855730054609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,110 miles (+1,364)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,110 miles
    Test number
    463585099867
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  15. Pass60,746 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,746 miles
    Test number
    348725774458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,492 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,492 miles
    Test number
    447721203479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail58,476 miles (+6,939)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,476 miles
    Test number
    538335693290
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre pressure warning lamp is on.
  18. Pass51,537 miles (+7,495)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,537 miles
    Test number
    929867602391
    • NoteAdvise front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre worn on edges
  19. Pass44,042 miles (+11,157)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,042 miles
    Test number
    749151901308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,885 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,885 miles
    Test number
    250795980227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,088 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,088 miles
    Test number
    441881260143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,472 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,472 miles
    Test number
    424566769184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,916 miles
    Test number
    473034168150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 SWZ

Does LS05 SWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 SWZ is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 SWZ?
The MOT on LS05 SWZ is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 SWZ done?
LS05 SWZ was recorded at 134,075 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 6,074 miles a year.
Has LS05 SWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 SWZ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 SWZ 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 SWZ find?
LS05 SWZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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