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BD05 HVU

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,465 mi
Last recorded58,465 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 HVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,465 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 46,004 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 44,887 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak,around radiator header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inoperative

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 44,887 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak,around radiator header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inoperative

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 42,139 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 42,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,292 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,983 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 35,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 33,257 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 30,159 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 26,781 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf brake pipe grommet misaligned

Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,945 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,982 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,768 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 15,281 miles

nearside front inner tyre wall has a cut

Pass 30 Apr 2009 11,002 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 8,893 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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BD05 HVU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD05 HVU, 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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What year was BD05 HVU registered?

BD05 HVU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is BD05 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 HVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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