2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YA55 RJY
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 127,403 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YA55 RJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 127,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YA55 RJY Mileage History
- 11/07/2022113,195 mi
- 07/08/2023116,123 mi+2,928 mi
- 06/08/2024121,625 mi+5,502 mi
- 04/08/2025127,403 mi+5,778 mi
- 04/08/2025127,403 mi
Average of roughly 4,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA55 RJY 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 RJY) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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