2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AV55 OLK
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 40,040 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV55 OLK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2026
- 40,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 OLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (AV55 OLK) between October 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)”.
AV55 OLK Mileage History
- 16/10/200811,046 mi
- 09/10/200912,573 mi+1,527 mi
- 19/10/201014,157 mi+1,584 mi
- 25/10/201115,493 mi+1,336 mi
- 25/10/201115,495 mi+2 mi
- 22/10/201216,773 mi+1,278 mi
- 25/10/201318,329 mi+1,556 mi
- 22/10/201419,712 mi+1,383 mi
- 21/10/201521,094 mi+1,382 mi
- 10/10/201622,377 mi+1,283 mi
- 23/10/201723,416 mi+1,039 mi
- 10/10/201824,952 mi+1,536 mi
- 10/10/201824,952 mi
- 23/10/201926,424 mi+1,472 mi
- 12/10/202027,867 mi+1,443 mi
- 08/10/202129,174 mi+1,307 mi
- 24/10/202230,927 mi+1,753 mi
- 10/10/202333,167 mi+2,240 mi
- 21/10/202435,560 mi+2,393 mi
- 14/10/202537,861 mi+2,301 mi
- 16/10/202537,861 mi
- 26/10/202640,040 mi+2,179 mi
Average of roughly 1,608 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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