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BD55 CTU

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,961 mi
Last recorded111,961 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 CTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 111,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 111,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,183 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 93,176 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW ON INNER SHOULDERS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,710 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 85,004 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 85,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,276 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,666 miles

Drivers front tyre tread close to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,013 miles

Front exhaust strap rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2012 64,295 miles

N/S front tyre tread on limit

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,295 miles

N/S front tyre tread on limit

Pass 22 Oct 2011 54,912 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front discs lipped

Fail 19 Oct 2011 54,848 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

front discs lipped

rear discs scored

Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,860 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,654 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,683 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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BD55 CTU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD55 CTU, 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 BD55 CTU registered?

BD55 CTU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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