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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

C5 SSCMOT history

C5 SSC is a silver petrol MINI first used on 18 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 69,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

C5 SSC silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
69,589 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 SSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 SSC was last recorded at 69,589 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,519 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,070 miles
Average per year
3,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,589 miles
  • 2024 – 68,519 miles
  • 2023 – 68,046 miles
  • 2022 – 67,600 miles
  • 2021 – 67,374 miles
  • 2020 – 64,909 miles
  • 2019 – 64,472 miles
  • 2018 – 63,992 miles
  • 2017 – 58,184 miles
  • 2016 – 52,304 miles
  • 2015 – 47,102 miles
  • 2014 – 41,342 miles
  • 2013 – 36,352 miles
  • 2012 – 31,891 miles
  • 2011 – 27,608 miles
  • 2010 – 20,145 miles
  • 2009 – 17,196 miles
  • 2008 – 14,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,589 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front hub cap missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Child seat at nearside rear -seat belt unexamined

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Damage to bodywork

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside rear wheel arch trim missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear exhaust rubber worn out (advise renewing asap)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,589 miles (+1,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,589 miles
    Test number
    859454450787
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass68,519 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,519 miles
    Test number
    895410493111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,046 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    496544862442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,600 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,600 miles
    Test number
    193646638699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,374 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,374 miles
    Test number
    308490090898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,909 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,909 miles
    Test number
    595998065837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,907 miles (+435)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,907 miles
    Test number
    441562025137
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear box mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass64,472 miles (+480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,472 miles
    Test number
    490740992442
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
  9. Pass63,992 miles (+5,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,992 miles
    Test number
    217043648377
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes perished and have minor play
  10. Pass58,184 miles (+5,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,184 miles
    Test number
    885166322892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub cap missing
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished,advise renewing
  11. Pass52,304 miles (+5,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,304 miles
    Test number
    309843180433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub cap missing
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryChild seat at near side rear ,seat belt unexamined
  12. Pass47,102 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,102 miles
    Test number
    804255314145
    • AdvisoryChild seat at nearside rear -seat belt unexamined
    • AdvisoryDamage to bodywork
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub cap missing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch trim missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber worn out (advise renewing asap)
  13. Fail47,102 miles (+5,760)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,102 miles
    Test number
    220468002398
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat at nearside rear -seat belt unexamined
    • AdvisoryDamage to bodywork
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub cap missing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch trim missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber worn out (advise renewing asap)
  14. Pass41,342 miles (+4,990)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,342 miles
    Test number
    809981404335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePerishing to n/s/r tyre
    • NoteRear body trim mssing
  15. Pass36,352 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,352 miles
    Test number
    139974803387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,891 miles (+4,283)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,891 miles
    Test number
    825192192287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust starting to corrode
  17. Pass27,608 miles (+7,463)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,608 miles
    Test number
    968090901369
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass20,145 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,145 miles
    Test number
    634412410148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,196 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,196 miles
    Test number
    883287099059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,005 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,005 miles
    Test number
    994040328166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    13,655 miles
    Test number
    182238628084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 SSC

Does C5 SSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 SSC is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 SSC?
The MOT on C5 SSC is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 SSC done?
C5 SSC was recorded at 69,589 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,127 miles a year.
Has C5 SSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 SSC has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on C5 SSC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 SSC find?
C5 SSC passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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