2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · OY55 WCL
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 95,243 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY55 WCL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 95,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY55 WCL 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 (OY55 WCL) between October 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
OY55 WCL Mileage History
- 09/10/200815,981 mi
- 09/09/200921,748 mi+5,767 mi
- 09/09/200921,748 mi
- 04/10/201027,389 mi+5,641 mi
- 06/10/201133,939 mi+6,550 mi
- 06/10/201172,239 mi+38,300 mi
- 27/10/201235,325 mi-36,914 mi
- 21/06/201337,606 mi+2,281 mi
- 18/06/201439,514 mi+1,908 mi
- 19/06/201543,890 mi+4,376 mi
- 22/06/201648,373 mi+4,483 mi
- 13/06/201753,788 mi+5,415 mi
- 19/06/201859,493 mi+5,705 mi
- 15/06/201963,807 mi+4,314 mi
- 05/06/202070,250 mi+6,443 mi
- 05/06/202070,250 mi
- 25/06/202172,203 mi+1,953 mi
- 20/06/202277,198 mi+4,995 mi
- 19/06/202381,019 mi+3,821 mi
- 06/11/202383,355 mi+2,336 mi
- 08/10/202490,503 mi+7,148 mi
- 08/10/202490,505 mi+2 mi
- 24/10/202595,243 mi+4,738 mi
- 24/10/202595,243 mi
Average of roughly 4,651 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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