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AU05 XSY

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

100,302 mi
Last recorded100,302 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XSY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 100,302 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 100,299 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 93,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 93,545 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 89,066 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,911 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 82,911 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 80,456 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 80,338 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 80,338 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 76,806 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 76,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,301 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,971 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 66,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,055 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 64,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,756 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,587 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 Feb 2014 54,587 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Feb 2013 47,408 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 40,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,644 miles

both front tyres starting to go outer shape

offside front tyre has a cut in side wall but not deep enough to show cords.

Fail 19 Feb 2011 35,644 miles

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

both front tyres starting to go outer shape

offside front tyre has a cut in side wall but not deep enough to show cords.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,847 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,434 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 XSY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AU05 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

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

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