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AK05 VXH

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,638 mi
Last recorded51,638 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VXH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 51,638 miles

Gear cables stiff

Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,634 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 45,867 miles

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

exhaust system has slight corrosion in various places

Fail 25 Apr 2015 45,867 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system has slight corrosion in various places

Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,657 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 41,656 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,251 miles

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

nsf tyre has slight cut outer wall

osf brakes slightly binding

Fail 29 Apr 2013 38,251 miles

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

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

nsf tyre has slight cut outer wall

osf brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,400 miles

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

nsf tyre has cut outer wall not reaching cords

Pass 23 Apr 2011 31,058 miles

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

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,236 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 27,236 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s front tyre on 2mm outer edges

o/s front wiper smeary

oil level down

Fail 10 Apr 2009 22,604 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 22,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,865 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 VXH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

AK05 VXH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AK05 VXH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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