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AK05 TXX

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,586 mi
Last recorded85,586 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 85,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 85,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 80,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 80,940 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 76,202 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 76,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 74,806 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 73,917 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,242 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2020 73,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,950 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 69,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,375 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,267 miles

Nearside Front 2.5mm

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,942 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 61,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high to high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,302 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,645 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,167 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 48,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,004 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,208 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

centre stop light not working

Fail 1 Jun 2011 36,208 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

centre stop light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,238 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,840 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,248 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 TXX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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