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AP55 CHV

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,261 mi
Last recorded66,261 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 CHV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 66,261 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 60,799 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2023 46,430 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 30,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 18,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 8,937 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 4,619 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 3,463 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 3,300 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 3,059 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 2,871 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 2,659 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 2,490 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 2,339 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 2,111 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 1,849 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 1,640 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 1,134 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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AP55 CHV is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP55 CHV registered?

AP55 CHV is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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