2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AE55 XJL
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 122,195 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AE55 XJL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 122,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE55 XJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (AE55 XJL) between September 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AE55 XJL Mileage History
- 25/09/200727,138 mi
- 25/09/200727,138 mi
- 01/10/200838,184 mi+11,046 mi
- 01/10/200838,184 mi
- 28/09/200948,269 mi+10,085 mi
- 01/10/200948,269 mi
- 23/09/201055,526 mi+7,257 mi
- 31/08/201163,418 mi+7,892 mi
- 02/10/201271,370 mi+7,952 mi
- 08/10/201271,379 mi+9 mi
- 24/10/201375,033 mi+3,654 mi
- 24/10/201375,033 mi
- 15/10/201481,725 mi+6,692 mi
- 17/10/201481,761 mi+36 mi
- 20/10/201590,809 mi+9,048 mi
- 14/06/2017100,490 mi+9,681 mi
- 01/03/2021100,691 mi+201 mi
- 08/03/2021100,709 mi+18 mi
- 31/03/2022105,578 mi+4,869 mi
- 04/04/2022105,588 mi+10 mi
- 28/03/2023112,263 mi+6,675 mi
- 25/03/2024115,514 mi+3,251 mi
- 26/03/2024115,515 mi+1 mi
- 26/03/2025121,386 mi+5,871 mi
- 26/03/2025121,387 mi+1 mi
- 07/04/2026122,195 mi+808 mi
Average of roughly 5,129 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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