2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · ET05 BCO
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 102,075 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ET05 BCO Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 102,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
ET05 BCO Mileage History
- 28/06/200815,195 mi
- 24/12/200919,910 mi+4,715 mi
- 31/12/201026,123 mi+6,213 mi
- 31/12/201132,739 mi+6,616 mi
- 19/12/201238,350 mi+5,611 mi
- 18/12/201346,491 mi+8,141 mi
- 18/12/201346,491 mi
- 18/12/201453,805 mi+7,314 mi
- 10/12/201561,483 mi+7,678 mi
- 14/12/201561,551 mi+68 mi
- 13/12/201669,465 mi+7,914 mi
- 13/12/201669,465 mi
- 29/12/201776,459 mi+6,994 mi
- 30/12/201776,492 mi+33 mi
- 28/12/201882,415 mi+5,923 mi
- 28/12/201882,415 mi
- 28/12/201987,978 mi+5,563 mi
- 30/12/202092,672 mi+4,694 mi
- 30/12/202092,672 mi
- 04/12/202195,931 mi+3,259 mi
- 04/12/202195,931 mi
- 31/12/202298,213 mi+2,282 mi
- 05/02/202499,257 mi+1,044 mi
- 05/02/202499,257 mi
- 06/02/2025100,611 mi+1,354 mi
- 09/02/2026102,055 mi+1,444 mi
- 12/02/2026102,075 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 4,929 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
ET05 BCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (ET05 BCO) between June 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (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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