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AF05 VMR

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,329 mi
Last recorded105,329 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VMR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 105,329 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 105,327 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 103,602 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 103,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 100,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wearing on outer edge 205/45/16 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 96,849 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 94,928 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 94,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 92,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 82,457 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,265 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,217 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,523 miles

both front tyres worn inside edges

front brake discs pitted /worn

Fail 7 Feb 2013 56,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

both front tyres worn inside edges

front brake discs pitted /worn

Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure mounted

Fail 16 Feb 2012 45,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure mounted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,536 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 26,770 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,066 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 VMR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VMR, 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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AF05 VMR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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