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AF55 XXY

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,635 mi
Last recorded113,635 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XXY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 113,635 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 111,267 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 60,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,720 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 100,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,255 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,120 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 85,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 82,925 miles

exhaust coroded

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,925 miles

exhaust coroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,911 miles

front tyres wearing inner/outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 77,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 77,711 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,152 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,346 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,700 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,160 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 XXY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF55 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

AF55 XXY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is AF55 XXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 XXY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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