2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YA55 FPL
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 84,516 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA55 FPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2024
- 84,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA55 FPL 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 (YA55 FPL) between August 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2024 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: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
YA55 FPL Mileage History
- 26/08/202279,071 mi
- 01/06/202382,778 mi+3,707 mi
- 06/06/202382,778 mi
- 29/05/202484,513 mi+1,735 mi
- 03/06/202484,516 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,074 miles per year across 5 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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