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AO05 XYY

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,119 mi
Last recorded113,119 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XYY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 113,119 miles

Catalytic converter damaged due to vehicle being low

Oil Filter damaged due to vehicle being low

Fail 25 May 2018 113,109 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Catalytic converter damaged due to vehicle being low

Oil Filter damaged due to vehicle being low

Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,534 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 101,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,063 miles

rear coil springs corroded-rear brakes slightly binding

rear discs corroded-all flexi ferrels corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 86,834 miles

Engine oil level low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic convertor pipe corroded and holed. (7.1.2)

Oil leak from turbo oil return line pipe.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 86,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewalls have numerous large tears in them. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic convertor pipe corroded and holed. (7.1.2)

Oil leak from turbo oil return line pipe.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 79,396 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers seat will not tilt forward

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Dec 2014 79,396 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers seat will not tilt forward

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Dec 2013 70,830 miles

Front tyres (both sides) scrubbed on edges.

Windscreen wiper blades poor.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,485 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,965 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 50,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,873 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2009 29,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,745 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 20,745 miles

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

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 XYY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XYY, 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 XYY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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