2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SH55 CSU
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 107,443 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH55 CSU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2024
- 107,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH55 CSU 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 (SH55 CSU) between November 2008 and August 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
SH55 CSU Mileage History
- 01/11/200850,833 mi
- 30/10/200956,827 mi+5,994 mi
- 01/11/201063,428 mi+6,601 mi
- 03/11/201169,036 mi+5,608 mi
- 03/11/201169,036 mi
- 31/10/201275,869 mi+6,833 mi
- 19/11/201383,522 mi+7,653 mi
- 19/11/201383,522 mi
- 25/11/201490,413 mi+6,891 mi
- 12/01/201694,390 mi+3,977 mi
- 13/01/201794,497 mi+107 mi
- 16/03/201894,502 mi+5 mi
- 22/03/201894,502 mi
- 06/08/201894,888 mi+386 mi
- 18/01/201994,891 mi+3 mi
- 23/01/202096,105 mi+1,214 mi
- 28/01/202096,105 mi
- 27/01/202197,265 mi+1,160 mi
- 12/02/202197,267 mi+2 mi
- 02/07/202297,608 mi+341 mi
- 19/07/2023103,020 mi+5,412 mi
- 26/07/2023103,020 mi
- 17/07/2024107,174 mi+4,154 mi
- 01/08/2024107,443 mi+269 mi
Average of roughly 3,595 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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