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GK55 PYO

2005 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,379 mi
Last recorded132,379 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 PYO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 132,379 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 131,074 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 128,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 128,208 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 128,194 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on shoulder 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2022 128,194 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

All brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on shoulder 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 128,107 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low, wearing on both edges and cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight oil leak near power steering pump/steering rack area

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2020 127,543 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the tread

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 126,337 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 126,256 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 May 2018 125,165 miles

power steering pipes and hoses wet

Fail 2 May 2018 125,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes and hoses wet

Pass 23 May 2017 124,385 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 122,916 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,203 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 114,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 114,728 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 109,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

tyre run flat warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 104,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

rear discs heavily corroded

substantial oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 86,316 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,464 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,522 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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GK55 PYO 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.

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GK55 PYO is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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