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GV55 FZZ

2005 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,117 mi
Last recorded54,117 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 FZZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 54,117 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 51,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 49,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 49,325 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 48,686 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 48,184 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated but still providing an adequate seal.

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,378 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,874 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 43,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 41,285 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,074 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 39,070 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,225 miles

off side wiper split on ends

Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,708 miles

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

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

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,211 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,989 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,704 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,782 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,877 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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GV55 FZZ is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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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What year was GV55 FZZ registered?

GV55 FZZ is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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