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AK05 DKY

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,033 mi
Last recorded113,033 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DKY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2021 113,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 105,087 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 91,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 91,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,640 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,265 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 61,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,618 miles

Offside indicator side repeater lense missing

Fail 1 Feb 2016 53,618 miles

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

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

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside indicator side repeater lense missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,108 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 46,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 39,633 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,722 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 29,722 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 22,334 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,513 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,223 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 13,027 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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AK05 DKY 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 68.4%.

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 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 AK05 DKY, 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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AK05 DKY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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