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AK05 LPJ

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,542 mi
Last recorded37,542 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LPJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 37,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 37,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 36,262 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 36,262 miles

Emissions not tested unable to test due to oxygen cell failure- (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 34,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 34,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,806 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hose-pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 32,422 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both going white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,931 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,320 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front tyre getting low outer edge

off side front tyre getting low outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2014 27,740 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,740 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,582 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,607 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,307 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,242 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2009 13,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear child seat fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear child seat fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LPJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LPJ, 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 LPJ registered?

AK05 LPJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AK05 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 LPJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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