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BJ05 ZZS

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,938 mi
Last recorded105,938 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 ZZS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 97,324 miles

exhaust front pipe clamp corroding

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

n/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not showing ply/cords

Pass 31 Jul 2014 90,568 miles

both front tyres have damage on outer sidewalls but not showing ply/cords

Fail 25 Jul 2014 90,568 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres have damage on outer sidewalls but not showing ply/cords

Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,260 miles

both front tyres have outer sidewall damage but not showing ply/cords

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Apr 2013 87,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres have outer sidewall damage but not showing ply/cords

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Apr 2012 76,257 miles

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

o/s wiper blade splitting

o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,257 miles

o/s wiper blade splitting

o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak slightly

Fail 3 May 2011 13,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pads not checked

light damage nearsde front of vehicle

nearside track rod end rubber cover starting to crack

nearside wiper starting to split on end

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight disc wear

Pass 3 May 2011 62,500 miles

brake pads not checked

light damage nearsde front of vehicle

nearside track rod end rubber cover starting to crack

nearside wiper starting to split on end

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight disc wear

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,774 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 44,222 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

front wiper blades will require replacing in near future

o/s/r indicator starting to show white light

o/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2008 33,732 miles

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

front brake discs badly worn - possibly down to minimum thickness

o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,732 miles

front brake discs badly worn - possibly down to minimum thickness

o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak

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 ZZS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 ZZS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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