2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · ST55 ABF
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 68,446 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST55 ABF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 68,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST55 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (ST55 ABF) between September 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
ST55 ABF Mileage History
- 24/09/20085,955 mi
- 22/09/20097,219 mi+1,264 mi
- 09/09/20107,977 mi+758 mi
- 01/09/20118,721 mi+744 mi
- 10/09/20129,721 mi+1,000 mi
- 16/09/201310,607 mi+886 mi
- 17/09/201411,114 mi+507 mi
- 28/09/201512,837 mi+1,723 mi
- 01/10/201617,779 mi+4,942 mi
- 20/09/201723,721 mi+5,942 mi
- 04/09/201828,079 mi+4,358 mi
- 01/07/201931,191 mi+3,112 mi
- 17/06/202034,270 mi+3,079 mi
- 17/06/202034,270 mi
- 23/02/202136,220 mi+1,950 mi
- 22/02/202245,592 mi+9,372 mi
- 23/02/202245,592 mi
- 21/02/202353,040 mi+7,448 mi
- 16/02/202458,790 mi+5,750 mi
- 16/02/202458,792 mi+2 mi
- 18/02/202563,254 mi+4,462 mi
- 18/02/202563,255 mi+1 mi
- 10/02/202668,446 mi+5,191 mi
Average of roughly 3,596 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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