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2005 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration ST55SET
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 14 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,475 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
28 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 120,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,310 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively near/side and off/side (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Coil spring corroded near/side and off/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near/side and off/side (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear rear brakes binding slightly
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,541 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
15 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,517 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush appears slightly distorted, unable to fully assess condition. Slightly more movement than standard. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 76,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached Rubber mount split. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal perished. (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear link arm damaged. Linkage also stiff perhaps? (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush appears slightly distorted, unable to fully assess condition. Slightly more movement than standard. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 62,187 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- underbody corroded rear inner sills both sides
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 62,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- underbody corroded rear inner sills both sides
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,771 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
30 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,774 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
31 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,081 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,621 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front outer brake pipes corroded
16 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,663 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- slight corrosion to both front brake pipes
20 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,702 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,475 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
9 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,419 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,939 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2014 17 Jun 202624 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,478 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2013 17 Jun 202631 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,530 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2012 17 Jun 202627 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,742 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,519 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2010 17 Jun 202619 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,477 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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ST55SET was registered on 2005-09-24
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