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AV55 HLH

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,725 mi
Last recorded102,725 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HLH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 102,725 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf bottom ball joint boot split

Pass 25 Oct 2024 100,278 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 100,275 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 96,324 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 96,324 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 93,110 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 89,968 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 89,965 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,309 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 87,309 miles

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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 84,585 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 84,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,499 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 77,076 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,871 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 66,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sump plug leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2014 58,327 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,823 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,999 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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,407 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,544 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 22,429 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 HLH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 HLH registered?

AV55 HLH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AV55 HLH safe to buy?

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