2005 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · MK55 KVF
2005 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 133,476 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK55 KVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 133,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK55 KVF 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 Cooper (MK55 KVF) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 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 (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Central Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
MK55 KVF Mileage History
- 19/08/2022120,022 mi
- 01/09/2023125,589 mi+5,567 mi
- 27/09/2023125,611 mi+22 mi
- 16/10/2024133,459 mi+7,848 mi
- 17/10/2024133,476 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 6,221 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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