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AV55 EXJ

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,663 mi
Last recorded69,663 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EXJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,663 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 69,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 67,712 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 67,712 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 65,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 65,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,728 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,246 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,429 miles

all 4 tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,422 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,109 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 43,430 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,430 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 34,816 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,360 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,900 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,895 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,128 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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AV55 EXJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV55 EXJ, 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 AV55 EXJ registered?

AV55 EXJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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