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AK05 ZLY

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,014 mi
Last recorded112,014 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 112,014 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 112,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 100,048 miles

Child seat fitted

EML on

Fail 22 Apr 2016 100,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 84,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2015 84,452 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 62,265 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 52,190 miles

gear box stick shift lever too stiff

Fail 20 May 2012 52,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

gear box stick shift lever too stiff

Pass 20 May 2011 42,243 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 36,983 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Jun 2009 34,225 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,351 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 ZLY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc 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 ZLY, 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 ZLY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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