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AY05 MZT

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

115,180 mi
Last recorded115,180 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MZT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 115,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underseal applied underbody and front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2022 113,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 112,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Fail 20 Oct 2021 112,510 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 12 Nov 2020 103,384 miles

brake pipe greased

Fail 12 Nov 2020 103,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipe greased

Pass 15 Nov 2019 95,932 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 95,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 77,142 miles

Exhaust middle section and back box corroded.

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing. (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing. (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Surface corrosion on inner sills and rear floor pan.

Fail 27 Oct 2017 77,142 miles

Exhaust middle section and back box corroded.

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing. (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing. (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Surface corrosion on inner sills and rear floor pan.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 73,773 miles

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

Rear silencer slight corroded

Slight cut on left hand rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2015 72,363 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 72,363 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 65,976 miles

Left hand front tyre slight cut on outer wall

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,976 miles

Left hand front tyre slight cut on outer wall

Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,559 miles

Engine management light is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 54,559 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine management light is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 43,725 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre 3mm tread depth in areas,and both front tyres have edge wear

offside rear tyre has surface cracks in areas

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,725 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre 3mm tread depth in areas,and both front tyres have edge wear

offside rear tyre has surface cracks in areas

Fail 25 Aug 2011 31,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight cut on right left hand front tyre wall

Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight cut on right left hand front tyre wall

Fail 24 Aug 2010 22,024 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 12,511 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,469 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 8,372 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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AY05 MZT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AY05 MZT, 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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AY05 MZT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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