2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · VU55 KAJ
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 105,229 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VU55 KAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 105,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VU55 KAJ Mileage History
- 17/11/2022103,255 mi
- 17/11/2022103,255 mi
- 15/11/2023103,790 mi+535 mi
- 20/11/2023103,803 mi+13 mi
- 13/04/2026105,229 mi+1,426 mi
Average of roughly 580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VU55 KAJ 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 (VU55 KAJ) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 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: Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Steering locking device missing track rod end... (2.1.3 (d))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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