2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SJ55 SOA
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 104,124 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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SJ55 SOA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/03/2026
- 104,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ55 SOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (SJ55 SOA) between January 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))”; “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))”.
SJ55 SOA Mileage History
- 11/01/2025104,044 mi
- 23/03/2026104,124 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 67 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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