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AO05 XYE

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,388 mi
Last recorded105,388 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XYE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2025 105,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch- sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 100,738 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v. boot slightly insecure

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Fail 21 Sep 2024 100,738 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v. boot slightly insecure

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

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 7 Sep 2023 95,904 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 92,337 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 92,321 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 89,109 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,011 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front ball joint covers deteriated

Pass 30 Apr 2019 80,097 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 74,987 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,255 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 62,255 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,919 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,477 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 42,988 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,271 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 38,271 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 31,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,740 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 26,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 26,931 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 20,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 20,450 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 16,290 miles

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

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

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 XYE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

AO05 XYE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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