MINI MINI YC55VTJ has 21 MOTs

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This 2005 MINI MINI has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 81,650 miles 8 months ago on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 13:40.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Thursday 28th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

YC55VTJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH JANUARY 202781,650 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil Leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Inner And Outer Ball Joints Have Slight Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Uneven Wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Exhaust Box. (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202528TH JANUARY 202677,841 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Lower Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Lower Coolant Leak Radiator
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Rod Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 202428TH JANUARY 202574,347 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Coolant Leak Coolant Staining Over Radiator And Coolant Bottle - Topped Up For Emissions
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Back Box Has A Crack Allowing Emissions To Escape, Pasted (temp Repair) For Now But System May Need Replacing (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Lower Arm Ball Joint Sight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil Leak - Engine Topped Up 1litre For Emissions As Level Was Below Min (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Leaking From Electric Motor (2.1.5 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Damage To Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED16TH JANUARY 202474,323 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both Wiper Blades Are Excessively Damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative Leveller Motor Doesn’t Work (4.1.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Coolant Leak Coolant Staining Over Radiator And Coolant Bottle - Topped Up For Emissions
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Engine Mounting Damaged Or Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Engine Mounting Has Collapsed, Fluid Has Leaked Out (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Back Box Has A Crack Allowing Emissions To Escape, Pasted (temp Repair) For Now But System May Need Replacing (6.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Upper Boot Open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Lower Arm Ball Joint Sight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil Leak - Engine Topped Up 1litre For Emissions As Level Was Below Min (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Leaking From Electric Motor (2.1.5 (a))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  16. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Damage To Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED17TH JANUARY 202319TH JANUARY 202470,427 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202219TH JANUARY 202366,207 MI
PASSED12TH JANUARY 202119TH JANUARY 202261,629 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202019TH JANUARY 202157,623 MI
FAILED15TH JANUARY 202057,623 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH DECEMBER 201819TH JANUARY 202051,086 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201819TH JANUARY 201944,469 MI
PASSED12TH JANUARY 201719TH JANUARY 201838,684 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED12TH JANUARY 201738,684 MI
 
  1. PRS - Central Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED20TH JANUARY 201619TH JANUARY 201733,529 MI
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 20131ST NOVEMBER 201431,344 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 20121ST NOVEMBER 201328,873 MI
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 20111ST NOVEMBER 2012258,432 MI
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 20101ST NOVEMBER 201122,453 MI
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 20091ST NOVEMBER 201019,028 MI
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 200814,414 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 20081ST NOVEMBER 200914,414 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YC55VTJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

YC55VTJ MOT Comments

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YC55VTJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 81,650 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,888 miles

YC55VTJ FAQs

This Mini Mini with registration YC55VTJ was manufactured on Tuesday 1st November 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 81,650 miles, so this Mini has travelled an average of 3,888 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Mini Mini beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YC55VTJ has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mini Mini has had 39 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mini Mini is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does YC55VTJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 11th September 2026 YC55VTJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YC55VTJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 11th September 2026 YC55VTJ does have Tax. Read more

When does YC55VTJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YC55VTJ will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YC55VTJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YC55VTJ will expire in 5 months on Thursday 28th January 2027. Read more

When did YC55VTJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YC55VTJ was on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 13:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YC55VTJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for YC55VTJ we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YC55VTJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for YC55VTJ we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YC55VTJ?

YC55VTJ is registered as a 2005 Mini Mini. Read more

How many miles has YC55VTJ done?

The odometer reading for YC55VTJ at the last MOT in January 2026 was 81,650 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,888 miles per year. Read more

How old is YC55VTJ?

The vehicle YC55VTJ was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 1st November 2005. Read more

What colour is YC55VTJ?

The official colour of YC55VTJ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YC55VTJ have?

YC55VTJ has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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