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EA55 FYU

2005 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,215 mi
Last recorded95,215 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini (R58)68,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FYU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,215 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 95,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 81,786 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,316 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 69,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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 24 Mar 2015 62,728 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 62,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,925 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,667 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 47,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 15 Mar 2012 42,071 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,145 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,888 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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EA55 FYU is a 2005 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA55 FYU, 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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What year was EA55 FYU registered?

EA55 FYU is a 2005 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 29 October 2005.

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