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AO05 EFT

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,939 mi
Last recorded116,939 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 EFT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 116,939 miles

Nearside Front disc back plate missing

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Front disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear back plate missing

Fail 20 Mar 2025 116,918 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front disc back plate missing

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Front disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear back plate missing

Pass 12 Mar 2024 115,928 miles

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

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

Rear seat belt not test as rear seats missing at time of test.

Fail 12 Mar 2024 115,927 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear seat belt not test as rear seats missing at time of test.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 113,649 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Mar 2023 113,467 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 107,272 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 100,281 miles

Rear seats missing on tested

Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,103 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

no rear seats fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2020 93,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2019 87,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 79,088 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,610 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 70,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,273 miles

Offside Rear nail in Tyre - 205/45/16 83w

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 62,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear nail in Tyre - 205/45/16 83w

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,425 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,277 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 49,718 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,653 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,226 miles

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 23 Mar 2010 54,993 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,794 miles

Gear shift tight

Fail 25 Mar 2009 31,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Gear shift tight

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,348 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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AO05 EFT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO05 EFT, 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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AO05 EFT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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