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AK05 DLD

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,665 mi
Last recorded88,665 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 88,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 86,330 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 84,487 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,824 miles

Both front tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Damage to o/s/r bumper

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 80,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint between catalyst and middle section (7.1.2)

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

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

Both front tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Damage to o/s/r bumper

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,523 miles

Damage to o/s/r bumper

Pass 27 May 2015 71,037 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 May 2014 66,043 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 10 May 2014 65,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 May 2013 57,755 miles

Both front brake pads appear slightly worn

Both rear tyres cracking

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,164 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Slight shoulder wear to both front tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,888 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,972 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,564 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,648 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 DLD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DLD, 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 DLD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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