2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · DG05 AYZ
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 91,815 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08/04/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1468cc
DG05 AYZ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2018
- 91,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 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.
DG05 AYZ Mileage History
- 29/02/200821,627 mi
- 23/02/200924,421 mi+2,794 mi
- 01/03/201027,520 mi+3,099 mi
- 07/02/201130,937 mi+3,417 mi
- 17/02/201234,752 mi+3,815 mi
- 12/02/201338,335 mi+3,583 mi
- 07/02/201443,438 mi+5,103 mi
- 06/05/201551,970 mi+8,532 mi
- 04/07/201667,700 mi+15,730 mi
- 16/07/201668,318 mi+618 mi
- 12/08/201783,853 mi+15,535 mi
- 13/10/201891,815 mi+7,962 mi
Average of roughly 6,609 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
DG05 AYZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (DG05 AYZ) between February 2008 and October 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2018 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)”.
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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