2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SA55 LXG
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/09/2005. Recorded mileage 56,992 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,992 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
SA55 LXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 56,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SA55 LXG Mileage History
- 20/09/202351,159 mi
- 29/12/202351,162 mi+3 mi
- 05/03/202553,903 mi+2,741 mi
- 25/04/202656,993 mi+3,090 mi
- 07/05/202656,992 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 2,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SA55 LXG 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 Mini (SA55 LXG) between September 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 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 (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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