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BD05 VSM

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,007 mi
Last recorded67,007 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 VSM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 67,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 62,688 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,793 miles

Offside wiper slight smearing

Fail 5 Dec 2017 57,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper slight smearing

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,517 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 44,259 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,993 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,244 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,764 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 19,729 miles

advise replacement of offside wiper blade

Fail 13 Jun 2009 19,729 miles

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

advise replacement of offside wiper blade

Pass 28 May 2008 11,606 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 VSM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

BD05 VSM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is BD05 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 VSM shows 12 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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