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BF55 KLU

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,011 mi
Last recorded73,011 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 KLU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 73,011 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 73,009 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside rear brake dragging slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 67,021 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front windscreen wiper rubber split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,078 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 40,707 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 40,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,916 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 37,916 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,887 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,345 miles

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE NEAR LIMIT.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,989 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,024 miles

front windscreen wipers are slightly smeary.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,098 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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BF55 KLU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF55 KLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF55 KLU registered?

BF55 KLU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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