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VN55 NZY

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,538 mi
Last recorded63,538 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 NZY
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 63,538 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe along steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device ball joint deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 60,344 miles

Lower part of engine slight wetness of oil

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Lower link ball joint corroded/deteriorated on headlamp self levelling device

Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage tell tail signs (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 60,301 miles

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

Lower part of engine slight wetness of oil

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Lower link ball joint corroded/deteriorated on headlamp self levelling device

Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage tell tail signs (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 55,482 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 55,481 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL lamp staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 50,275 miles

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

engine oil low, on minimum mark

tyre pressure monitoring light stay on (not flashing/malfunctioning) and no signs of object in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2021 47,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on upper and lower edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 46,235 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,459 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 37,594 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Powersteering pipes covered in oil but no leak found at the time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2014 35,158 miles

rear exhaust box outter skin breaking apart but not leaks at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2013 32,414 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,124 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,858 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 16,714 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 16,714 miles

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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VN55 NZY is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN55 NZY, 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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VN55 NZY is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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