2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SM55 GXU
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 161,604 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2021.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Sept 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM55 GXU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2020
- 161,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM55 GXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (SM55 GXU) between September 2008 and October 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SM55 GXU Mileage History
- 30/09/200826,503 mi
- 22/09/200932,623 mi+6,120 mi
- 20/09/201038,952 mi+6,329 mi
- 20/09/201038,952 mi
- 29/09/201147,447 mi+8,495 mi
- 24/09/201256,798 mi+9,351 mi
- 11/04/201459,234 mi+2,436 mi
- 11/04/201459,234 mi
- 25/03/201575,899 mi+16,665 mi
- 25/03/201575,901 mi+2 mi
- 23/03/201687,015 mi+11,114 mi
- 23/03/201687,015 mi
- 07/03/2017102,100 mi+15,085 mi
- 16/03/2017102,569 mi+469 mi
- 05/04/2018123,525 mi+20,956 mi
- 05/04/2018123,525 mi
- 22/03/2019138,657 mi+15,132 mi
- 04/04/2019139,160 mi+503 mi
- 06/08/2020161,595 mi+22,435 mi
- 17/10/2020161,604 mi+9 mi
- 17/10/2020161,604 mi
Average of roughly 11,215 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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