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AK05 VYU

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,633 mi
Last recorded64,633 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VYU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 64,633 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2018 64,633 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure back box snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2017 54,924 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 54,924 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 46,343 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 46,348 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 40,891 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 40,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2014 36,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,389 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,644 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,476 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 22,445 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,336 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 VYU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

AK05 VYU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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