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RL54 MFA

2005 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,231 mi
Last recorded95,231 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar69,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 MFA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,231 miles

Exhaust system corroded and front exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 15 Aug 2022 95,199 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded and front exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 17 Aug 2021 89,052 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper damage

Fail 10 Aug 2021 88,951 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper damage

Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,399 miles

NSF headlight cloudy

both track rod ends dust cover deteriorating

front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Sep 2019 69,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 68,306 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,723 miles

Front Both bearing slight rough

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 56,723 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Both bearing slight rough

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 43,553 miles

both front and n/s/r tyre cracked and deteriorating

both front outer cv gaiter deteriorating

both rear inner sill corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Jul 2017 43,553 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front and n/s/r tyre cracked and deteriorating

both front outer cv gaiter deteriorating

both rear inner sill corroded

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,504 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wiper smearing

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 39,504 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front wiper smearing

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,367 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 37,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,905 miles

Center to rear exhaust heavily corroded

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

Front exhaust heat-shield insecure and noisy

Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,315 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,408 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 28,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,782 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 25,782 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,344 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Based on 26,421 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,774
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,091
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,756
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 1,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,068
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,055
Full Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar reliability report

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RL54 MFA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 69,884 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 Spacestar fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,091 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL54 MFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RL54 MFA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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