2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DN55 DKD
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 132,394 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN55 DKD Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 132,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN55 DKD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (DN55 DKD) between December 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
DN55 DKD Mileage History
- 18/12/200826,218 mi
- 18/12/200826,224 mi+6 mi
- 16/12/200930,379 mi+4,155 mi
- 16/12/200930,379 mi
- 01/11/201033,571 mi+3,192 mi
- 11/10/201138,677 mi+5,106 mi
- 17/10/201243,392 mi+4,715 mi
- 17/10/201243,392 mi
- 25/10/201345,264 mi+1,872 mi
- 28/10/201345,267 mi+3 mi
- 29/10/201345,267 mi
- 11/11/201445,601 mi+334 mi
- 11/11/201445,601 mi
- 07/11/201555,616 mi+10,015 mi
- 31/10/201663,451 mi+7,835 mi
- 01/11/201775,436 mi+11,985 mi
- 09/11/201888,752 mi+13,316 mi
- 13/11/201888,978 mi+226 mi
- 02/09/201992,261 mi+3,283 mi
- 27/08/202099,830 mi+7,569 mi
- 27/08/202099,830 mi
- 31/08/2021106,111 mi+6,281 mi
- 02/09/2022113,872 mi+7,761 mi
- 04/09/2023122,259 mi+8,387 mi
- 04/09/2023122,259 mi
- 26/09/2024126,215 mi+3,956 mi
- 12/01/2026132,394 mi+6,179 mi
Average of roughly 6,221 miles per year across 27 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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