2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · DE05 YYL
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 119,107 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE05 YYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2025
- 119,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE05 YYL 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 (DE05 YYL) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DE05 YYL Mileage History
- 22/03/202287,002 mi
- 24/04/202396,228 mi+9,226 mi
- 12/03/2024102,678 mi+6,450 mi
- 13/03/2025119,107 mi+16,429 mi
- 13/03/2025119,107 mi
Average of roughly 10,786 miles per year across 5 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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