2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · EX55 VDG
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 22/09/2005. Recorded mileage 46,080 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,080 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
EX55 VDG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/06/2023
- 46,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
EX55 VDG Mileage History
- 08/09/200815,507 mi
- 03/09/200920,021 mi+4,514 mi
- 08/09/201024,471 mi+4,450 mi
- 12/09/201126,441 mi+1,970 mi
- 12/09/201126,441 mi
- 20/09/201228,529 mi+2,088 mi
- 19/04/201329,413 mi+884 mi
- 13/05/201430,416 mi+1,003 mi
- 17/05/201533,519 mi+3,103 mi
- 03/05/201637,656 mi+4,137 mi
- 26/04/201741,803 mi+4,147 mi
- 15/05/201844,424 mi+2,621 mi
- 15/05/201844,424 mi
- 16/05/201945,440 mi+1,016 mi
- 13/05/202045,951 mi+511 mi
- 04/05/202145,972 mi+21 mi
- 04/05/202145,972 mi
- 07/06/202346,080 mi+108 mi
Average of roughly 2,074 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
EX55 VDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (EX55 VDG) between September 2008 and June 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside 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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