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AK05 OLN

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,902 mi
Last recorded108,902 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 108,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has age cracks appearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,603 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 103,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,814 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)

nearside rear tyre has age cracks appearing

Fail 9 Mar 2016 98,797 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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)

nearside rear tyre has age cracks appearing

side lights not working with ignition off

Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,985 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,226 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 91,996 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers in poor condition

nearside front seat back release handle not working (able to move from center control)

temporary windscreen repair

wheel trims fitted to all road wheels,unable to fully inspect wheel nuts/ bolts, brake pads ect

Fail 18 Apr 2012 83,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers in poor condition

nearside front seat back release handle not working (able to move from center control)

wheel trims fitted to all road wheels,unable to fully inspect wheel nuts/ bolts, brake pads ect

Fail 7 Apr 2011 69,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust system is corroded and is starting to leak from the rear joint

front brake pads appear low

the first letter on the front number plate appears to have been drawn over using permanent marker. The letter although not 100% formed is pretty good

there is stonechip damage to the windowscreen in Zone A. Although not currently exceeding 10mm it is pretty close

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,612 miles

exhaust system is corroded and is starting to leak from the rear joint

front brake pads appear low

the first letter on the front number plate appears to have been drawn over using permanent marker. The letter although not 100% formed is pretty good

there is stonechip damage to the windowscreen in Zone A. Although not currently exceeding 10mm it is pretty close

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 56,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,794 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 42,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,650 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 30,036 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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 OLN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OLN, 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 OLN registered?

AK05 OLN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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