2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LT55 VHZ
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 84,120 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT55 VHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 84,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT55 VHZ 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 (LT55 VHZ) between September 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Steering system fouling roll link catching drive shaft on lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))”; “Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”.
LT55 VHZ Mileage History
- 02/09/202472,253 mi
- 03/09/202472,287 mi+34 mi
- 17/09/202472,287 mi
- 18/09/202584,117 mi+11,830 mi
- 14/11/202584,120 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,890 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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