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VX55 SVA

2005 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,127 mi
Last recorded95,127 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 SVA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 95,127 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2025 95,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 94,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 93,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 90,608 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 90,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,799 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,711 miles

****** FRONT TYRES VERY BADLY WORN ON EDGES ******

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,281 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 78,681 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,012 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 75,012 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear *** FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING/PERISHING****

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ***INNER/REAR*** (2.4.G.2)

Rear *** NO. PLATE LAMPS DIM ***

Rear *** TYRES STEPPED - WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGES - (NOISY?) ***

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 70,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear *** FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING/PERISHING****

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ***INNER/REAR*** (2.4.G.2)

Rear *** NO. PLATE LAMPS DIM ***

Rear *** TYRES STEPPED - WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGES - (NOISY?) ***

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,530 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,232 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 54,232 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,449 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 40,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 33,619 miles

o/s/f tyre wall bead has a cuts.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 33,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wall bead has a cuts.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 28,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,793 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,433 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges advise

nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm replacement advise

offside front tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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VX55 SVA is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 61,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX55 SVA is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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