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AR05 FYY

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,889 mi
Last recorded23,889 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 FYY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,889 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,670 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 55,776 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 55,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

battery will NOT hold charge

Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,113 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,113 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,325 miles

Xenon h/lamp kit fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper lower trim adrift

Fail 4 Feb 2010 28,363 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper lower trim adrift

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,465 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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AR05 FYY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AR05 FYY, 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 AR05 FYY registered?

AR05 FYY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is AR05 FYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 FYY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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