2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · NK54 VLH
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 64,881 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK54 VLH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 64,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NK54 VLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (NK54 VLH) between February 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
NK54 VLH Mileage History
- 06/02/200811,595 mi
- 04/02/200915,782 mi+4,187 mi
- 04/02/200915,782 mi
- 09/02/201019,933 mi+4,151 mi
- 30/03/201123,966 mi+4,033 mi
- 29/03/201226,678 mi+2,712 mi
- 26/03/201329,707 mi+3,029 mi
- 25/03/201432,021 mi+2,314 mi
- 28/03/201534,751 mi+2,730 mi
- 30/03/201636,911 mi+2,160 mi
- 23/03/201739,598 mi+2,687 mi
- 23/03/201739,598 mi
- 26/03/201841,450 mi+1,852 mi
- 14/03/201943,049 mi+1,599 mi
- 20/05/202045,687 mi+2,638 mi
- 29/04/202149,691 mi+4,004 mi
- 24/08/202152,612 mi+2,921 mi
- 17/08/202256,139 mi+3,527 mi
- 17/08/202256,139 mi
- 03/10/202358,625 mi+2,486 mi
- 23/09/202461,571 mi+2,946 mi
- 03/07/202563,514 mi+1,943 mi
- 30/07/202664,879 mi+1,365 mi
- 07/08/202664,881 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,880 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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