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BJ05 NSK

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,504 mi
Last recorded122,504 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 NSK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 122,504 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 122,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,767 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 110,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Oct 2019 99,781 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant radiator cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bonnet secondary latch stiff

Fail 22 Oct 2019 99,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit additional battery fitted in boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected boot battery terminals no secured (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken top (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant radiator cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bonnet secondary latch stiff

Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,964 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 92,964 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

play in steering rack joints

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 4 Apr 2014 68,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,105 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,053 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper slightly worn

Fail 3 Apr 2012 56,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,319 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,245 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,211 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 38,211 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,451 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 28,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,875 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 NSK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ05 NSK, 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 BJ05 NSK registered?

BJ05 NSK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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