2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · EX55 AAY
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 102,136 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Feb 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX55 AAY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2023
- 102,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX55 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (EX55 AAY) between December 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
EX55 AAY Mileage History
- 20/12/202195,097 mi
- 04/01/202295,113 mi+16 mi
- 16/01/2023102,136 mi+7,023 mi
Average of roughly 6,562 miles per year across 3 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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