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BA05 MAB

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,975 mi
Last recorded106,975 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA05 MAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 106,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 106,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 92,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 92,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 91,193 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 91,193 miles

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 90,379 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 87,912 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 86,859 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 86,858 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 85,534 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 81,623 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 81,623 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 78,919 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 77,847 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 74,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,646 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 69,587 miles

front brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 19 May 2011 65,877 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN LIPPED BADLY

Pass 19 May 2010 58,910 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,136 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,665 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BA05 MAB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA05 MAB, 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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BA05 MAB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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