2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · KG55 XBU
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 90,455 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KG55 XBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 90,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG55 XBU 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 (KG55 XBU) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
KG55 XBU Mileage History
- 11/11/202281,311 mi
- 26/10/202383,505 mi+2,194 mi
- 13/09/202485,787 mi+2,282 mi
- 11/09/202590,454 mi+4,667 mi
- 12/09/202590,455 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,225 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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