2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · FM05 OAC
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 08 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 128,495 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM05 OAC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 128,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM05 OAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (FM05 OAC) between July 2008 and September 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FM05 OAC Mileage History
- 02/07/200834,885 mi
- 02/07/200834,885 mi
- 08/07/200938,385 mi+3,500 mi
- 07/07/201041,295 mi+2,910 mi
- 09/07/201145,295 mi+4,000 mi
- 20/07/201250,157 mi+4,862 mi
- 16/07/201354,603 mi+4,446 mi
- 01/09/201461,946 mi+7,343 mi
- 29/10/201570,741 mi+8,795 mi
- 02/02/201778,987 mi+8,246 mi
- 04/04/201885,627 mi+6,640 mi
- 04/04/201885,627 mi
- 03/05/201991,488 mi+5,861 mi
- 03/11/202097,258 mi+5,770 mi
- 05/11/2021101,283 mi+4,025 mi
- 09/11/2022105,818 mi+4,535 mi
- 07/09/2023109,147 mi+3,329 mi
- 13/09/2023109,154 mi+7 mi
- 12/09/2024115,372 mi+6,218 mi
- 12/09/2024115,373 mi+1 mi
- 15/09/2025128,495 mi+13,122 mi
- 15/09/2025128,495 mi
Average of roughly 5,441 miles per year across 22 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: Poor
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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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