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A9 FDP

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,257 mi
Last recorded57,257 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FDP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 57,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 57,161 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 NUT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 34,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 28,078 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 28,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 17,560 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 16,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 16,858 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 16,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 15,778 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 14,880 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 13,825 miles

Engine check light on

Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,860 miles

wipers split but clearing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 11,836 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 10,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,489 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,257 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 7,299 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 6,247 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 4,983 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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A9 FDP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 60,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 FDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A9 FDP registered?

A9 FDP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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