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AO55 LTJ

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,778 mi
Last recorded85,778 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LTJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 85,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,679 miles

both front tyres have perishing/slight splitting on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,513 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,392 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 48,770 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,770 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,682 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 38,594 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s/r tyres wearing unevenly

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,594 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s/r tyres wearing unevenly

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,429 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,679 miles

Front & rear tyres different sizes.

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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AO55 LTJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO55 LTJ, 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 AO55 LTJ registered?

AO55 LTJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AO55 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 LTJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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