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BK55 KLJ

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,917 mi
Last recorded144,917 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 KLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 144,917 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 133,265 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 133,090 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 125,747 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 120,123 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 120,123 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 104,266 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 104,266 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 92,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside 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)

front brake disc lipped

Pass 24 Jun 2013 92,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

front brake disc lipped

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,724 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,972 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,706 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 42,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,127 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,741 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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BK55 KLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK55 KLJ, 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 BK55 KLJ registered?

BK55 KLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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