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AE55 YWY

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,230 mi
Last recorded144,230 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 YWY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2012 144,230 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 144,230 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 116,578 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 116,578 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 92,579 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,721 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 69,721 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YWY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE55 YWY?

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What year was AE55 YWY registered?

AE55 YWY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE55 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 YWY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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