# WD55BYB — MINI MINI MOT History & Vehicle Check

WD55BYB is a Grey MINI MINI, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2005-11-17. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for WD55BYB — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | WD55BYB |
| Make | MINI |
| Model | MINI |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1598cc |
| First registered | 2005-11-17 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2022-10-15 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 22
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 9
- Pass rate: 59.09%
- Total defects recorded: 54

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-16 12:15:07 | PASSED | 93,011 MI | 2022-10-15 00:00:00 |
| 2021-10-13 15:22:33 | FAILED | 93,011 MI | — |
| 2020-07-06 14:33:57 | PASSED | 92,192 MI | 2021-07-18 00:00:00 |
| 2020-06-26 11:32:25 | FAILED | 92,166 MI | — |
| 2019-07-19 14:24:22 | PASSED | 85,965 MI | 2020-07-18 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-06 08:39:08 | FAILED | 85,963 MI | — |
| 2018-05-08 17:35:13 | PASSED | 78,696 MI | 2019-05-08 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-08 09:33:13 | FAILED | 78,696 MI | — |
| 2017-05-05 14:37:42 | PASSED | 71,379 MI | 2018-05-08 00:00:00 |
| 2016-04-29 13:54:39 | PASSED | 63,085 MI | 2017-05-08 00:00:00 |
| 2016-04-29 13:54:38 | FAILED | 63,085 MI | — |
| 2015-05-08 11:18:39 | PASSED | 60,963 MI | 2016-05-08 00:00:00 |
| 2014-05-09 16:53:04 | PASSED | 59,420 MI | 2015-05-08 00:00:00 |
| 2014-05-07 09:51:23 | FAILED | 59,420 MI | — |
| 2013-05-03 12:04:35 | FAILED | 51,004 MI | — |
| 2013-05-03 12:04:35 | PASSED | 51,004 MI | 2014-05-02 00:00:00 |
| 2012-05-02 08:58:31 | PASSED | 50,058 MI | 2013-05-01 00:00:00 |
| 2012-05-01 12:24:05 | FAILED | 50,051 MI | — |
| 2011-03-26 12:26:17 | PASSED | 45,616 MI | 2012-03-30 00:00:00 |
| 2010-03-31 15:27:59 | PASSED | 40,880 MI | 2011-03-30 00:00:00 |
| 2010-03-29 10:06:39 | FAILED | 40,798 MI | — |
| 2009-03-24 17:29:44 | PASSED | 33,090 MI | 2010-03-23 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2021-10-16 12:15:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

**2021-10-13 15:22:33 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

**2020-07-06 14:33:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: steering column has slight play left to right

**2020-06-26 11:32:25 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (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))
- ADVISORY: steering column has slight play left to right
- MAJOR: Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2019-07-19 14:24:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2019-07-06 08:39:08 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

**2018-05-08 17:35:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: brake ware warning light on

**2018-05-08 09:33:13 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: brake ware warning light on
- FAIL: Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

**2017-05-05 14:37:42 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- ADVISORY: nail in nearside rear tyre not repairable

**2016-04-29 13:54:38 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

**2014-05-07 09:51:23 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: TRACKING

**2013-05-03 12:04:35 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2013-05-03 12:04:35 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2012-05-02 08:58:31 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2012-05-01 12:24:05 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2011-03-26 12:26:17 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: advice:stone chip on limit zone a metal brake lines corroding

**2010-03-29 10:06:39 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- USER ENTERED: offside front tyre inner edge bald but outside centre 3/4 of tread, advise replacement

**2009-03-24 17:29:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for WD55BYB is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/WD55BYB. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
