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WN55 UHW

2005 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Purple Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourPurple
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 86,871 miles on the clock, averaging 4,315 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for WN55 UHW

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,871
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,315

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,871 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,410
Average per year4,315
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WN55 UHW 21k37k54k70k87k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,410 miles
PASS
Mileage83,461 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage76,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,843 miles
Since last MOT+3,965 miles
PASS
Mileage72,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,878 miles
Since last MOT+2,271 miles
PASS
Mileage70,607 miles
Since last MOT+2,032 miles
PASS
Mileage68,575 miles
Since last MOT+2,438 miles
PASS
Mileage66,137 miles
Since last MOT+2,651 miles
PASS
Mileage63,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,486 miles
Since last MOT+2,751 miles
PASS
Mileage60,735 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage56,718 miles
Since last MOT+3,786 miles
PASS
Mileage52,932 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
PASS
Mileage47,429 miles
Since last MOT+6,936 miles
PASS
Mileage40,493 miles
Since last MOT+6,810 miles
PASS
Mileage33,683 miles
Since last MOT+7,357 miles
PASS
Mileage26,326 miles
Since last MOT+5,680 miles
PASS
Mileage20,646 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 UHW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWN — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WN55 UHW

What car is WN55 UHW?

WN55 UHW is a purple Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WN55 UHW?

The last recorded mileage for WN55 UHW was 86,871 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WN55 UHW passed its MOT?

WN55 UHW has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2024.

Is WN55 UHW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WN55 UHW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WN55 UHW?

WN55 UHW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.