2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · DY05 XLM
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 24/03/2005. Recorded mileage 168,507 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1124cc
DY05 XLM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2022
- 168,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 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.
DY05 XLM Mileage History
- 08/06/2022168,458 mi
- 20/06/2022168,507 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 1,486 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
DY05 XLM 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 (DY05 XLM) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 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: Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (”.
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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