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AF55 XXV

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,735 mi
Last recorded88,735 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XXV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 88,735 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting stiff / noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Sep 2024 84,935 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 84,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 82,586 miles

clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded but covered in grease.

Pass 6 Sep 2022 80,165 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 80,163 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,222 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Sep 2020 74,578 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 72,192 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,986 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 67,986 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,773 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 63,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 58,968 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 58,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,080 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,728 miles

all tyres low on tread.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,689 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,991 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,661 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,715 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,005 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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AF55 XXV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AF55 XXV, 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 AF55 XXV registered?

AF55 XXV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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