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BG55 KCJ

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,080 mi
Last recorded157,080 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 157,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 157,079 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in the top of back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 151,905 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 147,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 144,932 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 144,932 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 142,588 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 138,724 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 138,724 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 134,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 134,928 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 131,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing side wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing side wall

Fail 6 Nov 2017 131,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing side wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing side wall

Pass 1 Oct 2016 127,499 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 127,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid has water in bottle but jets not working (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 125,192 miles

rear no. plate has some slight staining

Fail 13 Oct 2015 125,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at outer tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

rear no. plate has some slight staining

Pass 16 Oct 2014 123,366 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,914 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 115,052 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 115,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 109,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 109,237 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 78,935 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,198 miles

nearside door mirror 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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BG55 KCJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BG55 KCJ, 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 BG55 KCJ registered?

BG55 KCJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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