2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RF55 FKW
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 131,527 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,527 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
RF55 FKW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2024
- 131,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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RF55 FKW Mileage History
- 02/07/2022122,741 mi
- 08/07/2022122,973 mi+232 mi
- 10/12/2024131,526 mi+8,553 mi
- 11/12/2024131,527 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,594 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RF55 FKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (RF55 FKW) between July 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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