2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · KC55 VTY
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 140,736 miles. MOT expired on 18 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC55 VTY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2023
- 140,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC55 VTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (KC55 VTY) between December 2008 and February 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
KC55 VTY Mileage History
- 13/12/200847,930 mi
- 07/12/200954,058 mi+6,128 mi
- 07/12/200954,058 mi
- 08/12/201059,368 mi+5,310 mi
- 10/12/201165,046 mi+5,678 mi
- 07/12/201271,220 mi+6,174 mi
- 29/11/201377,388 mi+6,168 mi
- 27/11/201485,259 mi+7,871 mi
- 27/11/201485,259 mi
- 08/09/201589,237 mi+3,978 mi
- 03/09/2016101,061 mi+11,824 mi
- 16/08/2017113,038 mi+11,977 mi
- 13/02/2018115,414 mi+2,376 mi
- 13/02/2018115,414 mi
- 06/02/2019119,979 mi+4,565 mi
- 15/02/2019119,981 mi+2 mi
- 17/02/2020124,608 mi+4,627 mi
- 19/02/2020124,641 mi+33 mi
- 16/02/2021128,549 mi+3,908 mi
- 18/02/2021128,549 mi
- 05/02/2022135,821 mi+7,272 mi
- 17/02/2023140,736 mi+4,915 mi
Average of roughly 6,545 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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