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BF55 MDU

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,747 mi
Last recorded34,747 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MDU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,747 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s fromt to rear outer sill heavily undersealed will need fether investigation

Pass 8 May 2014 29,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear bumper insecure

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing windscreen

Fail 8 May 2014 29,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear bumper insecure

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 9 May 2013 23,622 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 9 May 2013 23,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 May 2012 21,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 May 2011 19,353 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 58,479 miles

advise offside rear bumper damaged

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 MDU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

BF55 MDU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BF55 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 MDU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF55 MDU have outstanding finance?

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