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AJ05 VNB

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,211 mi
Last recorded31,211 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VNB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 31,211 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 30,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 30,333 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 29,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil filter corroded

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 29,459 miles

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

Surface rust front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 May 2018 29,358 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 28,902 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,548 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 28,548 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,426 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,284 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,489 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 20,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,192 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,062 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 VNB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AJ05 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

AJ05 VNB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is AJ05 VNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 VNB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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