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AV55 HLD

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

123,204 mi
Last recorded123,204 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HLD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 123,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 123,185 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 116,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle bushs cracking up

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

both rear shock corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2024 116,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle bushs cracking up

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

both rear shock corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 107,069 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 99,979 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 99,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 94,306 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 94,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,772 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 87,974 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,065 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge & perished

both front wipers smearing & split

Pass 5 Jan 2018 77,974 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Jan 2018 77,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,562 miles

Both tyre treads worn and lifting

o/s/f tyre on the legal limit

Fail 10 Jan 2017 72,562 miles

Both tyre treads worn and lifting

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

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

o/s/f tyre on the legal limit

Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear slightly perished

both front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2016 66,375 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear slightly perished

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,973 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 6 Jan 2015 58,973 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both front & rear wipers smearing & judder

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,776 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 51,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,434 miles

front brake pades getting low.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,311 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,092 miles

nearside front tyre low on edges.

offside rear tyre low on inside edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,892 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 22,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 22,881 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 17,284 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 HLD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver 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 AV55 HLD, 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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AV55 HLD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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