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AO05 EGY

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,072 mi
Last recorded48,072 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 EGY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 48,072 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up Play in bearing. (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NS+OS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated NS+OS. (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS+OS. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre severely damaged/cracked or perishing.

Nearside Front Inner Wheel deformed, Also leading to deformation of tyre, But not adversely affecting functionality.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp unit and bumper appear to be fire damaged, With not adverse effects on lighting.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,463 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 38,459 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyrewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 38,405 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2018 32,267 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 21,656 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,438 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 EGY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO05 EGY, 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 AO05 EGY registered?

AO05 EGY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AO05 EGY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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