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BJ05 ZZW

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,635 mi
Last recorded85,635 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 ZZW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 85,635 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 85,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 80,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 perished and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 80,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 perished and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 73,043 miles

Front both tyres 3mm 195/50/15

Offside Front wiper blade split but still clears the screen

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres out of shape inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,380 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 59,758 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 59,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 53,828 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 45,988 miles

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise front wiper blades are starting to split advise replacement

advise small cut to the nearside front tyre on outer sidewall

Fail 5 Jan 2013 45,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise front wiper blades are starting to split advise replacement

advise small cut to the nearside front tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2010 32,654 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 25,785 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 25,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,961 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,831 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 ZZW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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