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AV55 HLJ

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,682 mi
Last recorded139,682 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 139,682 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 136,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 132,491 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 132,098 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 123,536 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 113,940 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,786 miles

Exhaust clamp loose and blowing

NSF tyre worn on the edges

NSR tyre perished

OSF tyre perished and has edge wear

OSR tyre bald on the edges

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 104,273 miles

exhaust clamp loose

o/s/r tyre worn ,,, poor

Pass 12 Oct 2018 98,781 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 92,969 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 86,231 miles

Nearside indicator side repeater lens missing

Fail 25 Oct 2016 86,231 miles

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

Nearside indicator side repeater lens missing

Pass 2 Oct 2015 78,324 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 78,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 68,266 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 45,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 58,433 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,080 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)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2012 51,080 miles

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

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)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,580 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2011 43,580 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,884 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,748 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,189 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 HLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red 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 HLJ, 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 HLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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