2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SB55 SAR
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16/12/2005. Recorded mileage 141,695 miles. MOT valid until 27/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,695 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
SB55 SAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 141,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SB55 SAR Mileage History
- 14/06/2023130,946 mi
- 15/06/2023130,947 mi+1 mi
- 11/06/2024134,296 mi+3,349 mi
- 17/06/2025138,787 mi+4,491 mi
- 25/06/2026141,695 mi+2,908 mi
Average of roughly 3,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB55 SAR 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 (SB55 SAR) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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