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AK05 OLE

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,019 mi
Last recorded64,019 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OLE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,410cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,019 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,478 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,533 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 53,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 53,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,200 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

scatches on windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2012 48,200 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

near side front tyre cut on outer sidewall

scatches on windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 42,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 35,140 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 35,140 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,801 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,160 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 OLE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

Is AK05 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 OLE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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