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AD05 HLU

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,705 mi
Last recorded115,705 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 HLU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 115,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 114,819 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 112,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 109,777 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 109,777 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 107,373 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,407 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking on tread.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 85,656 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,828 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,646 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,918 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 56,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 54,721 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,365 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,541 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 49,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2011 46,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,591 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 43,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,731 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 41,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,541 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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AD05 HLU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AD05 HLU, 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 AD05 HLU registered?

AD05 HLU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AD05 HLU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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