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VN55 TMY

2005 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,730 mi
Last recorded116,730 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 TMY
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 116,730 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,904 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 103,186 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 103,186 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,367 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,215 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear line marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer handbrake cable slightly deteriorated/corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 93,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear line marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer handbrake cable slightly deteriorated/corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

gear lever does not return to centre

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 6 Feb 2015 87,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

gear lever does not return to centre

rear exhaust box mounting bracket loose

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 14 Feb 2014 78,282 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 78,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,264 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box corroded

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 28 Jan 2012 57,483 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,957 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,035 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,628 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,546 miles

both rear tyres cracking (sidewalls)

coolant level low (leak from thermostat housing)

rear number plate marked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,357 miles

Front wiper blades split

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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VN55 TMY is a 2005 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN55 TMY registered?

VN55 TMY is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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