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BG05 XVK

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,751 mi
Last recorded82,751 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 82,751 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 11 May 2015 62,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2014 62,041 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in inner side walls advise replacment

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,598 miles

the nsr tyre is cracking on the inner side wall

the osr tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 61,596 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

the nsr tyre is cracking on the inner side wall

the osr tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,109 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 24,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,539 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,792 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

rear n/s tyre perished 205-45-16

rear o/s tyre worn out of shape & perished 205-45-16

Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,627 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,806 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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BG05 XVK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG05 XVK, 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

How do I check the history of BG05 XVK?

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What year was BG05 XVK registered?

BG05 XVK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 XVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 XVK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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