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YG55 SDU

2005 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,231 mi
Last recorded83,231 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 SDU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 83,231 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 76,275 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,613 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 71,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 70,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 69,046 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,062 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,960 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,942 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 45,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,816 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 39,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,434 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,256 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 29,256 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,399 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,820 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,587 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,293 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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YG55 SDU is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG55 SDU registered?

YG55 SDU is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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