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CX55 RMV

2005 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,491 mi
Last recorded99,491 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini (R58)68,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 RMV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2024 99,491 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed ejected coolant before test was complete but was failing anyway (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached bolts hanging out (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in center and cracked nearside bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 99,478 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 96,326 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes have surface corrosion

exhaust leak

Fail 8 Dec 2020 96,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes have surface corrosion

exhaust leak

Pass 20 Dec 2019 89,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,937 miles

Both front suspension arms; rear bushes weak

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2018 78,937 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both front suspension arms; rear bushes weak

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,667 miles

Front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Rear brake discs; inner faces corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,470 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 70,470 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,241 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 64,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,144 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,868 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

plastic covers fitted to sills unable to check fully

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,582 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 50,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,214 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,926 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,074 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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CX55 RMV is a 2005 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 68,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX55 RMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX55 RMV is a 2005 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 28 October 2005.

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