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AE55 GJY

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,215 mi
Last recorded126,215 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 GJY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 126,215 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 126,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. dose not fold forward (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 117,730 miles

Offside Rear tyre low on inner & outer tread

Fail 24 Aug 2017 117,730 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre low on inner & outer tread

Pass 17 May 2016 116,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 116,851 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 106,085 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side rear tyre worn on edges

off side rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 25 Oct 2014 106,085 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side rear tyre worn on edges

off side rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 22 Oct 2013 96,265 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 96,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,806 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 84,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 75,802 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Oct 2010 63,670 miles

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

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

offside front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2009 46,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front wiper has slight deterioration

Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,669 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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AE55 GJY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE55 GJY, 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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AE55 GJY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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