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AE54 XDA

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

131,668 mi
Last recorded131,668 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XDA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 131,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 125,393 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 118,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 110,451 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 101,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 95,639 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 92,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 May 2019 86,569 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 76,242 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 72,674 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 72,671 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,820 miles

both front tyres worn in centre indicating being run over inflated, tread low 2mm approx

Fail 29 Apr 2016 77,820 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn in centre indicating being run over inflated, tread low 2mm approx

Pass 18 Apr 2015 66,886 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 61,208 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 56,402 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 57,270 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 86,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 35,064 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 27,114 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split, but not affecting drivers view

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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AE54 XDA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AE54 XDA, 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 AE54 XDA registered?

AE54 XDA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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