2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · DG55 ERX
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 66,861 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1124cc
DG55 ERX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2018
- 66,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
DG55 ERX Mileage History
- 24/10/200812,072 mi
- 25/10/200812,072 mi
- 31/03/201017,585 mi+5,513 mi
- 16/03/201122,073 mi+4,488 mi
- 27/03/201226,951 mi+4,878 mi
- 13/03/201330,902 mi+3,951 mi
- 22/04/201331,200 mi+298 mi
- 27/03/201441,822 mi+10,622 mi
- 19/03/201551,548 mi+9,726 mi
- 19/03/201551,548 mi
- 21/03/201657,837 mi+6,289 mi
- 20/03/201762,812 mi+4,975 mi
- 20/03/201762,812 mi
- 20/03/201866,861 mi+4,049 mi
- 20/03/201866,861 mi
Average of roughly 5,828 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
DG55 ERX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (DG55 ERX) between October 2008 and March 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
Common Problems: MITSUBISHI COLT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Allshift Semi-Auto Actuator Failure(Serious)
The electronic clutch actuator in semi-automatic models can fail, leaving the car stuck in gear.
- Timing Chain Stretch(Serious)
The 1.1 and 1.3 petrol engines use timing chains that can stretch if oil changes are neglected.
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