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R55 AYM

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

20,146 mi
Last recorded20,146 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 AYM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 20,146 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 20,146 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 17,618 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 14,811 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 14,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose clip incorrect

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 14,007 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 14,006 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 13,085 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 12,759 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 12,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 11,778 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 11,005 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 11,005 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 10,419 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 7,157 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 5,645 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 5,025 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 4,418 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 4,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 4,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 3,055 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 2,439 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 1,786 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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R55 AYM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R55 AYM, 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 R55 AYM registered?

R55 AYM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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