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RA55 KOU

2005 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,558 mi
Last recorded18,558 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 KOU
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 18,558 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 14,576 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 12,192 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 11,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 11,263 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 11,117 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 10,850 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power stg pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 10,561 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 9,897 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 9,438 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 8,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 7,921 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 7,299 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 6,755 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 5,525 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 4,758 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 3,962 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 3,072 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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RA55 KOU is a 2005 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RA55 KOU registered?

RA55 KOU is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is RA55 KOU safe to buy?

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