2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · WP05 KBY
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 103,492 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10/02/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1332cc
WP05 KBY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2020
- 103,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 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.
WP05 KBY Mileage History
- 14/07/200818,521 mi
- 23/10/200818,909 mi+388 mi
- 25/03/201020,620 mi+1,711 mi
- 24/03/201121,921 mi+1,301 mi
- 23/03/201223,089 mi+1,168 mi
- 15/02/201323,708 mi+619 mi
- 16/02/201323,708 mi
- 28/05/201432,182 mi+8,474 mi
- 01/06/201541,626 mi+9,444 mi
- 01/06/201541,626 mi
- 31/05/201649,075 mi+7,449 mi
- 22/05/201755,250 mi+6,175 mi
- 29/05/201898,802 mi+43,552 mi
- 30/05/201898,819 mi+17 mi
- 27/08/201992,182 mi-6,637 mi
- 28/08/201992,196 mi+14 mi
- 01/06/2020103,492 mi+11,296 mi
Average of roughly 7,151 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
WP05 KBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (WP05 KBY) between July 2008 and June 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2020 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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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