2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LT55 VTK
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 52,340 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT55 VTK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 52,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT55 VTK 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 VTK) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
LT55 VTK Mileage History
- 06/10/202347,856 mi
- 06/10/202347,856 mi
- 30/09/202450,527 mi+2,671 mi
- 01/10/202552,340 mi+1,813 mi
- 01/10/202552,340 mi
Average of roughly 2,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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