CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD05 VSP

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,815 mi
Last recorded117,815 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 VSP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 117,815 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 117,815 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 113,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Slightly Loose

Pass 17 Jul 2024 108,495 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 103,775 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 103,722 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 97,790 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 92,680 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 92,629 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 89,583 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 84,223 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 May 2019 84,223 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 77,411 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,356 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,372 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,338 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 50,338 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,439 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 38,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 32,591 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,882 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,945 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,660 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
Full Mitsubishi Colt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD05 VSP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD05 VSP?

You can check the full history of BD05 VSP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD05 VSP registered?

BD05 VSP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is BD05 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 VSP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD05 VSP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD05 VSP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.