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BD05 VTN

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,387 mi
Last recorded95,387 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 95,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp aim/pattern not very defined

Fail 19 Aug 2020 95,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp aim/pattern not very defined

Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 89,602 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 82,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 82,360 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 73,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,442 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 62,442 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 57,698 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,698 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2014 53,524 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system manifold heat sheild loose

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,524 miles

exhaust system manifold heat sheild loose

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Aug 2013 48,168 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 48,168 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,792 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 37,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,367 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,783 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,528 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 VTN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VTN, 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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BD05 VTN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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