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CA54 VBF

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,854 mi
Last recorded78,854 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 VBF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,854 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 68,235 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,976 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,343 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 67,343 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,705 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,273 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,253 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,404 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 56,073 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 56,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,365 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 48,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,362 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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CA54 VBF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CA54 VBF, 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 CA54 VBF registered?

CA54 VBF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 January 2005.

Is CA54 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA54 VBF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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