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AJ05 VUC

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,493 mi
Last recorded70,493 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VUC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,493 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 70,488 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,352 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,390 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

alternator belt deterioratihg

noisey cooling fan

Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,879 miles

1) O/S/F Lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 41,879 miles

1) O/S/F Lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 27,907 miles

1) O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,907 miles

1) O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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 VUC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

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

Is AJ05 VUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 VUC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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