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BD55 BYV

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,367 mi
Last recorded116,367 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 BYV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 116,367 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 110,007 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 110,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 104,603 miles

Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 98,187 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 98,141 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65-14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported radiator and electrics support bracket broken off (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brakes binding slightly suspect pads sticking in caliper

Nearside Front Lower ball joint losing grease through base

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front inner wing splash guard missing

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak sump plug ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

engine oil level low

gear change operation very stiff

oil filter corroded

windscreen wipers do not park properly

Pass 4 May 2016 91,886 miles

exhaust

nsr tyre deteriorated

os front wheel arch missing

os wiring loose

Fail 4 May 2016 91,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

os wiring loose

exhaust

nsr tyre deteriorated

os front wheel arch missing

Pass 9 May 2015 26,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 9 May 2015 26,424 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 74,924 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 74,922 miles

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

o/s of radiator only supported by a single cable tie

Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,806 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 36,457 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 31,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2009 31,807 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,623 miles

off side rear body has damaged

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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BD55 BYV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD55 BYV, 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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BD55 BYV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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