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BF05 ALO

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,966 mi
Last recorded87,966 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ALO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,966 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear. Offside and centre seat belts not checked.

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

Transmission oil leak.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 87,966 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear. Offside and centre seat belts not checked.

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

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

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

Transmission oil leak.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 82,253 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 82,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 77,472 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,533 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 73,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,119 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 67,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,527 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 59,527 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,208 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,243 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,211 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,803 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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BF05 ALO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,499cc 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 BF05 ALO, 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 ALO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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