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AV05 XCP

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,848 mi
Last recorded135,848 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XCP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 135,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 128,287 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 128,287 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 117,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 106,107 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front registration plate damaged, but still able to be read

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,173 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 88,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,522 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,933 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 60,188 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,188 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front number plate damaged but readable

Fail 6 Sep 2011 51,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front number plate damaged but readable

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,371 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 29,668 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,824 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 20,824 miles

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

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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AV05 XCP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV05 XCP, 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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AV05 XCP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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