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AU05 XSV

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,844 mi
Last recorded121,844 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XSV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 121,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 121,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 116,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 108,917 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 108,916 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2022 103,893 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 98,770 miles

Wipers do not automatically park off screen

Pass 27 Feb 2020 95,522 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 90,515 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 90,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 84,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,685 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,772 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 72,772 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,728 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 65,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,797 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,593 miles

both n/s and o/s rear suspension road springs corroded

both n/s and o/s side repeater bulbs discoloured

small stone chips front windscreen

tyre valve stem perished n/s/r

Pass 9 Feb 2012 47,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,891 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,213 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,801 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing/cracking between tread

o/s/r tyre perishing /cracking between tread o/k at time of test but possible near future dangerous problem

small cuts in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,126 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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AU05 XSV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AU05 XSV, 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 AU05 XSV registered?

AU05 XSV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AU05 XSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 XSV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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