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DE55 ZYG

2005 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,977 mi
Last recorded65,977 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZYG
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 65,977 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 63,442 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear starting to corrode X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 63,442 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear starting to corrode X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 60,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner and outer tread 175/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner and outer tread 175/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 56,395 miles

Electronic power steering wiring slightly damaged noisey (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 56,394 miles

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

Electronic power steering wiring slightly damaged noisey (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 53,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 53,212 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake pipe burst during RBT (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe corroded through / Burst during RBT. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 51,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 51,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 49,920 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 1 Dec 2018 46,377 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2017 40,994 miles

e.m.l. light on

Pass 23 Nov 2016 36,955 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 36,955 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm 175/65/15h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 35,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm 175/65/15h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

e m lamp on

Pass 22 Nov 2014 33,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 29,642 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 25,915 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2011 23,515 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 21,523 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 19,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,140 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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DE55 ZYG is a 2005 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 66,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was DE55 ZYG registered?

DE55 ZYG is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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