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AF05 VMM

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,080 mi
Last recorded98,080 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VMM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 98,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 98,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 95,352 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

Emissions were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading no print outs

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 95,352 miles

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

Chassis and suspension components corroded

Emissions were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading no print outs

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 90,943 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 90,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,056 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,255 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 79,255 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements dirty (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 67,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 67,871 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 50,449 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 56,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements very dirty (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2017 39,136 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 39,136 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 27,867 miles

Rear Inner tyres o/s split

eng oil on low

Pass 25 Nov 2015 15,505 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 15,488 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 15,482 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 14,883 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 11,982 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 9,948 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 7,874 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 7,874 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 6,023 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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AF05 VMM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AF05 VMM, 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 AF05 VMM registered?

AF05 VMM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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