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AK05 VXR

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,580 mi
Last recorded78,580 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VXR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 78,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 78,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 76,297 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 76,293 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2020 74,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,147 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 98,147 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 66,987 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 May 2018 66,987 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect re fit bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2017 61,125 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,546 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,628 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2011 21,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2010 17,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2010 17,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 10,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

check wheel alignment ref uneven front tyre wear

handbrake lever has high travel

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 VXR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

AK05 VXR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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