2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · PJ55 VHA
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/12/2005. Recorded mileage 162,709 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
PJ55 VHA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2023
- 162,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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PJ55 VHA Mileage History
- 06/12/200833,380 mi
- 13/12/200833,380 mi
- 18/12/200944,561 mi+11,181 mi
- 07/12/201056,752 mi+12,191 mi
- 07/12/201056,752 mi
- 14/12/201167,732 mi+10,980 mi
- 17/09/201276,122 mi+8,390 mi
- 01/03/201497,643 mi+21,521 mi
- 01/03/201497,643 mi
- 04/02/2015115,995 mi+18,352 mi
- 04/02/2015115,995 mi
- 02/07/2016121,003 mi+5,008 mi
- 02/07/2016121,003 mi
- 15/06/2017124,756 mi+3,753 mi
- 22/06/2018128,539 mi+3,783 mi
- 22/06/2018128,539 mi
- 20/07/2019131,970 mi+3,431 mi
- 20/07/2019131,970 mi
- 21/07/2020134,092 mi+2,122 mi
- 22/07/2020134,093 mi+1 mi
- 24/07/2021136,078 mi+1,985 mi
- 21/07/2022141,172 mi+5,094 mi
- 09/08/2022141,211 mi+39 mi
- 18/07/2023162,608 mi+21,397 mi
- 17/11/2023162,709 mi+101 mi
Average of roughly 8,653 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
PJ55 VHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (PJ55 VHA) between December 2008 and November 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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