2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AE55 XWS
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 139,423 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AE55 XWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2025
- 139,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AE55 XWS Mileage History
- 03/04/2023128,985 mi
- 23/03/2024132,997 mi+4,012 mi
- 23/03/2024133,003 mi+6 mi
- 02/04/2024133,302 mi+299 mi
- 28/02/2025139,423 mi+6,121 mi
Average of roughly 5,472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AE55 XWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (AE55 XWS) between April 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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