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BD05 VRJ

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,433 mi
Last recorded80,433 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 VRJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 80,433 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 80,433 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 72,952 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 72,952 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 67,239 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 67,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,726 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 55,048 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,425 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,560 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 44,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel glove fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,664 miles

Steering wheel glove fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,694 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 40,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,403 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,230 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 24,951 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,961 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 16,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,841 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 12,028 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 VRJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BD05 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

BD05 VRJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is BD05 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 VRJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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