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AD55 UCX

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,035 mi
Last recorded115,035 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 UCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 115,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 106,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 106,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 98,840 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Pads worn approx 3 mm

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeter (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 91,651 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 86,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,488 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 78,417 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,386 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 64,386 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 58,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 51,921 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,903 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,985 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 50,967 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,635 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,823 miles

rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,849 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 39,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,034 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,026 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,622 miles

1) Handbrake freeplay requires slight adjustment.

2) Nail in O/S/R Tyre.

3) Light weeping of oil from rear shock absorbers.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AD55 UCX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 AD55 UCX, 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 AD55 UCX registered?

AD55 UCX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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