2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · KB54 XVW
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 127,390 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB54 XVW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2021
- 127,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB54 XVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (KB54 XVW) between December 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2021 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: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
KB54 XVW Mileage History
- 14/12/200611,196 mi
- 12/02/200818,375 mi+7,179 mi
- 24/02/200922,555 mi+4,180 mi
- 27/02/201032,778 mi+10,223 mi
- 27/02/201032,778 mi
- 01/03/201145,145 mi+12,367 mi
- 23/03/201256,844 mi+11,699 mi
- 23/03/201256,844 mi
- 22/03/201362,255 mi+5,411 mi
- 17/04/201470,253 mi+7,998 mi
- 22/04/201470,260 mi+7 mi
- 27/04/201580,090 mi+9,830 mi
- 28/04/201688,364 mi+8,274 mi
- 08/11/201790,558 mi+2,194 mi
- 08/11/201790,558 mi
- 07/11/2018102,505 mi+11,947 mi
- 21/11/2018102,509 mi+4 mi
- 08/11/2019111,484 mi+8,975 mi
- 21/11/2019111,732 mi+248 mi
- 05/12/2019111,869 mi+137 mi
- 20/11/2020119,325 mi+7,456 mi
- 20/11/2020119,325 mi
- 20/11/2021127,213 mi+7,888 mi
- 29/11/2021127,390 mi+177 mi
Average of roughly 7,767 miles per year across 24 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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