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GV55 MXC

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,257 mi
Last recorded36,257 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 MXC
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 36,257 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 35,224 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 35,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 34,507 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 33,352 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 32,676 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 31,982 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 31,979 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 30,959 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 28,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 27,472 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 26,106 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,186 miles

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

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

both front brake disc surfaces corroding.

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking/worn inner tread edges.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,334 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 21,325 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 19,632 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,757 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 16,624 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,119 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 14,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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GV55 MXC is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV55 MXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GV55 MXC registered?

GV55 MXC is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is GV55 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 MXC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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