2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YF55 UTS
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 111,172 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF55 UTS Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2024
- 111,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (47 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF55 UTS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (YF55 UTS) between February 2009 and December 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (47 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
YF55 UTS Mileage History
- 10/02/200920,968 mi
- 10/02/200920,968 mi
- 19/06/200924,533 mi+3,565 mi
- 22/06/200924,659 mi+126 mi
- 22/07/201034,863 mi+10,204 mi
- 19/07/201145,234 mi+10,371 mi
- 27/07/201145,239 mi+5 mi
- 01/08/201255,367 mi+10,128 mi
- 03/08/201255,376 mi+9 mi
- 03/09/201358,297 mi+2,921 mi
- 05/09/201358,297 mi
- 22/07/201459,939 mi+1,642 mi
- 22/07/201459,939 mi
- 05/09/201564,640 mi+4,701 mi
- 07/09/201564,650 mi+10 mi
- 07/09/201671,995 mi+7,345 mi
- 10/09/201671,995 mi
- 25/09/201780,336 mi+8,341 mi
- 25/09/201886,876 mi+6,540 mi
- 28/09/201886,883 mi+7 mi
- 04/10/201994,126 mi+7,243 mi
- 14/10/201994,126 mi
- 15/10/202097,404 mi+3,278 mi
- 16/10/202097,404 mi
- 21/12/2021104,135 mi+6,731 mi
- 21/12/2021104,135 mi
- 21/12/2022106,412 mi+2,277 mi
- 04/12/2024111,163 mi+4,751 mi
- 11/12/2024111,172 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 5,697 miles per year across 29 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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