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BF55 MBY

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,648 mi
Last recorded101,648 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 101,648 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust front heat shield loose

rear suspension prescribed areas rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2024 101,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust front heat shield loose

rear suspension prescribed areas rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2023 98,644 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 98,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

General under body corrosion.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 95,176 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both wing indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

General under body corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts inaccessible.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 93,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 93,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 92,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 82,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,242 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,691 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,998 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 73,998 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,806 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 64,402 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 55,779 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 46,596 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 37,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 28,922 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 21,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,097 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 MBY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MBY, 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 BF55 MBY registered?

BF55 MBY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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