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BF55 MHA

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,465 mi
Last recorded147,465 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MHA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 147,465 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 147,463 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 141,851 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 141,749 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 134,981 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 134,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 126,507 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 113,214 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 113,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 106,561 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 105,110 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 104,996 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 100,692 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 100,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 92,558 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 92,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,925 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 86,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,787 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)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 82,787 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 76,612 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,920 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,036 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,665 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 64,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,732 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 45,833 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 45,833 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,552 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 35,552 miles

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

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 MHA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF55 MHA, 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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BF55 MHA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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