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AJ05 EUU

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,152 mi
Last recorded148,152 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 EUU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 148,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres smooth on inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2018 148,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres smooth on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2017 134,656 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 134,534 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour & lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & tyre shape distorted within tread area (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshapen, cracked & perished, Strong Advise!!!

Pass 27 Jun 2016 126,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perishing

Rear tyres cracked & perished

Fail 27 Jun 2016 126,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre very misshapen (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perishing

Rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 116,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2014 108,323 miles

N/S/rear tyre begining to crack

Fail 25 Jun 2014 108,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/rear tyre begining to crack

Pass 26 Jun 2013 100,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,393 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs getting thin

Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,705 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 60,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,975 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 46,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,142 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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AJ05 EUU 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 64.7%.

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 AJ05 EUU, 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 AJ05 EUU registered?

AJ05 EUU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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