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AJ05 NYH

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,708 mi
Last recorded82,708 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 82,708 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 82,652 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 77,291 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 77,232 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 67,110 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 64,651 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 63,901 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 63,134 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,452 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,586 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,518 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,321 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,725 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,158 miles

front tyres perished,rear tyres perished and worn and only just passed mot at time of test

Pass 29 May 2012 37,633 miles

front tyres worn on edges and just passed test

Pass 4 Jun 2011 31,836 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,682 miles

both front tyres starting to wear

Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,847 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 5,045 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 NYH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AJ05 NYH, 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 NYH registered?

AJ05 NYH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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