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AJ05 VRW

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,436 mi
Last recorded122,436 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 122,436 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

osf headlight deteriated

osr accident damage

osr coil spring corroded

rear seats removed unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 2 Jul 2014 114,728 miles

Bodywork damaged

Both rear tyres perished

Front wipers poor but still clearing

Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,624 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear spring missing lower rubber mount

Fail 1 Jul 2013 105,624 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear spring missing lower rubber mount

Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,187 miles

Rear bumper insecure

airbag light on

Fail 13 Jul 2012 96,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 84,855 miles

Wipers worn.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 84,855 miles

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

Wipers worn.

Pass 17 May 2010 75,138 miles

Wiper worn.

Fail 17 May 2010 75,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wiper worn.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 64,492 miles

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

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing area

Pass 21 May 2008 48,996 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 VRW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 VRW registered?

AJ05 VRW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is AJ05 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 VRW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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