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BJ05 DLE

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,650 mi
Last recorded82,650 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DLE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 82,650 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 82,650 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 79,075 miles

General under body corrosion

NSR brake binding on slightly

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 79,072 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cover deteriorating. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Slow to release. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS rear age related cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 79,072 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cover deteriorating. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Slow to release. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS rear age related cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,069 miles

Battery is loose but unlikely to fall

Light surface corrosion on the front and rear brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2019 78,638 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

No view of pad thickness

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight weap of oil on rear shockers

Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,640 miles

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

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,473 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,159 miles

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)

rear brake pads low

Fail 6 Nov 2012 36,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Nov 2011 28,014 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,301 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,956 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,350 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,301 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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BJ05 DLE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BJ05 DLE, 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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BJ05 DLE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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