2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · CT55 HXL
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 113,435 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CT55 HXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/02/2026
- 113,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CT55 HXL 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 (CT55 HXL) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Track rod end modification unsafe Lock nut device loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2”; “Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
CT55 HXL Mileage History
- 06/01/202296,260 mi
- 22/09/2023103,198 mi+6,938 mi
- 22/09/2023103,198 mi
- 23/09/2024109,268 mi+6,070 mi
- 25/02/2026113,435 mi+4,167 mi
Average of roughly 4,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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