2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DG55 ABV
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 94,889 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DG55 ABV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 94,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DG55 ABV Mileage History
- 28/08/200819,439 mi
- 26/08/200927,168 mi+7,729 mi
- 17/08/201034,527 mi+7,359 mi
- 04/08/201140,300 mi+5,773 mi
- 17/04/201243,781 mi+3,481 mi
- 03/05/201358,875 mi+15,094 mi
- 19/08/201358,908 mi+33 mi
- 20/08/201465,111 mi+6,203 mi
- 26/08/201465,118 mi+7 mi
- 28/07/201568,009 mi+2,891 mi
- 26/07/201670,619 mi+2,610 mi
- 24/07/201876,725 mi+6,106 mi
- 23/07/201979,445 mi+2,720 mi
- 30/07/202082,982 mi+3,537 mi
- 28/07/202184,670 mi+1,688 mi
- 26/07/202286,417 mi+1,747 mi
- 27/07/202389,581 mi+3,164 mi
- 19/07/202492,012 mi+2,431 mi
- 10/07/202594,064 mi+2,052 mi
- 14/07/202594,067 mi+3 mi
- 09/07/202694,889 mi+822 mi
Average of roughly 4,224 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
DG55 ABV 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 (DG55 ABV) between August 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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