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AK05 VXJ

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,328 mi
Last recorded107,328 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 107,328 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 107,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 102,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 100,558 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 100,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,667 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 84,667 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,196 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,822 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 51,702 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,702 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Apr 2013 46,749 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,177 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,214 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,888 miles

exhaust has all over corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,638 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,524 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 VXJ 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 72.2%.

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 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 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

AK05 VXJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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The MOT history for AK05 VXJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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