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BF55 MDO

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,237 mi
Last recorded81,237 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MDO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 81,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 71,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 71,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 66,814 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,019 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,360 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 57,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 48,503 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,371 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,039 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,298 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,889 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,243 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,377 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,034 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 21,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear seats not in use/not tested

Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,859 miles

rear seats not in use/not tested

Fail 30 Sep 2008 16,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,329 miles

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

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

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 MDO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

BF55 MDO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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