2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · NY05 AEU
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 85,196 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NY05 AEU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2022
- 85,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NY05 AEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (NY05 AEU) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
NY05 AEU Mileage History
- 06/10/202285,183 mi
- 24/10/202285,196 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 261 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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