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KD55 LKC

2005 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,651 mi
Last recorded95,651 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 LKC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 95,651 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Underside rusty in places

Fail 4 Aug 2025 95,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Underside rusty in places

Pass 19 Jul 2024 90,742 miles

oil leaks

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2023 85,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 85,908 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,172 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 77,322 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,282 miles

exhaust deteriorated

power steering pipe weeping

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2019 68,709 miles

oil leaks

rear exhaust and hangers in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2018 63,435 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 45,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,157 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 42,951 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 42,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,433 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer skins rusting/offside front tyre worn on inner tread/nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,614 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,273 miles

Small oil leak from power steering pipe

Small stone chips on windscreen swept area n/s

The n/s/f brake pad sensor is loose

Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,964 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,622 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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KD55 LKC is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Grey 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 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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KD55 LKC is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 October 2005.

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