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BD05 VTK

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,544 mi
Last recorded94,544 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 VTK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 94,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUST ON DICS (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,225 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,389 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 76,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 60,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,961 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 58,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2014 58,079 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre under inflated

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,766 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 51,766 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 96,908 miles

Drivers seat back not tilting to allow full access to rear

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2012 43,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Drivers seat back not tilting to allow full access to rear

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,162 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 27,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 27,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 21,905 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BD05 VTK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

BD05 VTK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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