2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · PN05 AEP
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 97,604 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PN05 AEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 97,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
PN05 AEP Mileage History
- 24/10/202280,518 mi
- 24/10/202280,519 mi+1 mi
- 25/10/202390,135 mi+9,616 mi
- 31/10/202494,556 mi+4,421 mi
- 30/10/202597,604 mi+3,048 mi
Average of roughly 5,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PN05 AEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (PN05 AEP) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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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