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AK05 OLT

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,795 mi
Last recorded56,795 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OLT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 56,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 52,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,635 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,394 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 59,394 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,204 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,075 miles

Unable to give full inspection of front brake pads

Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,711 miles

Front wiper blades are smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,152 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 15,200 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,200 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 11,931 miles

both front tyres low on tread on edges

o/s/f wiper split on end still clears screen ok

Pass 15 Jul 2010 8,640 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 5,416 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 5,416 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2008 10,282 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 OLT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OLT, 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 OLT registered?

AK05 OLT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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