2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SM55 LXT
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/11/2005. Recorded mileage 126,619 miles. MOT valid until 09/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,619 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
SM55 LXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 126,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SM55 LXT Mileage History
- 29/09/2023119,671 mi
- 02/10/2023119,675 mi+4 mi
- 11/10/2024123,774 mi+4,099 mi
- 26/09/2025126,618 mi+2,844 mi
- 26/09/2025126,619 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM55 LXT 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 (SM55 LXT) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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 (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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