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AK55 RYU

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,574 mi
Last recorded86,574 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 RYU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,574 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 86,546 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 83,691 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 83,680 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 71,194 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 71,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 87w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 87w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 59,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,510 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 50,510 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 44,684 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,060 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 22,344 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 22,344 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 21,898 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,695 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,198 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,028 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 18,816 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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AK55 RYU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK55 RYU, 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 AK55 RYU registered?

AK55 RYU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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