2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DU55 SZL
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 89,790 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DU55 SZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 89,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU55 SZL 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 (DU55 SZL) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
DU55 SZL Mileage History
- 30/06/202389,343 mi
- 03/07/202389,346 mi+3 mi
- 08/07/202489,490 mi+144 mi
- 17/06/202589,790 mi+300 mi
- 18/06/202589,790 mi
Average of roughly 227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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