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BF05 AKO

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,783 mi
Last recorded65,783 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 AKO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 65,783 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 64,730 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

hand brake release button damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2019 64,705 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

hand brake release button damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,184 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 62,004 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 61,989 miles

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

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,975 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,927 miles

Nearside Rear tread cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2014 58,343 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 58,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 56,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,545 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 51,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 45,019 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 45,019 miles

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

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

offside front tyre nail in side 195/50 15

Fail 2 Aug 2010 38,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,057 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,829 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,669 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 22,669 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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BF05 AKO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF05 AKO, 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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BF05 AKO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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