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AK54 YBM

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

122,390 mi
Last recorded122,390 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YBM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 122,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 122,390 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 122,367 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 121,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 121,460 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 107,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 98,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,006 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 91,156 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 89,058 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 89,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,070 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,695 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both front tyres tread cracking

Fail 13 Jan 2017 81,695 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

both front tyres tread cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,570 miles

damage to n/s mirror

slight bind to both rear brakes

Fail 19 Jan 2016 78,568 miles

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

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

damage to n/s mirror

slight bind to both rear brakes

Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,590 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,105 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,968 miles

Both front tyres getting low on outer edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front wiper blades smeary.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,310 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,008 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall and wheel rim

Fail 7 Jan 2010 51,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall and wheel rim

Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,748 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 28 Jan 2009 33,848 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)

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,336 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AK54 YBM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AK54 YBM, 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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AK54 YBM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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