2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · HW55 EWD
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 99,374 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW55 EWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 99,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW55 EWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (HW55 EWD) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HW55 EWD Mileage History
- 28/04/202281,898 mi
- 05/05/202389,006 mi+7,108 mi
- 18/04/202494,626 mi+5,620 mi
- 19/04/202494,626 mi
- 14/07/202599,374 mi+4,748 mi
Average of roughly 5,442 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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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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