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AK05 DKU

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,818 mi
Last recorded114,818 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 114,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 112,921 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 112,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 108,460 miles

stone chip zone a

Fail 4 Feb 2019 108,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

stone chip zone a

Pass 13 Feb 2018 102,885 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,900 miles

hand brake routh and sticking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,624 miles

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

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

parking brake lever button missing but can still be operated

Pass 22 Mar 2014 87,056 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 82,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 82,268 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 78,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 74,151 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,971 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,073 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AK05 DKU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK05 DKU, 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 AK05 DKU registered?

AK05 DKU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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