2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · KU05 UPP
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 114,748 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU05 UPP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 114,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU05 UPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (KU05 UPP) between February 2008 and September 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
KU05 UPP Mileage History
- 18/02/200820,712 mi
- 05/02/200925,924 mi+5,212 mi
- 08/02/201031,376 mi+5,452 mi
- 14/02/201136,688 mi+5,312 mi
- 13/02/201241,902 mi+5,214 mi
- 11/02/201347,052 mi+5,150 mi
- 10/02/201452,109 mi+5,057 mi
- 16/02/201559,897 mi+7,788 mi
- 16/02/201664,701 mi+4,804 mi
- 20/02/201768,254 mi+3,553 mi
- 19/02/201869,292 mi+1,038 mi
- 12/02/201970,036 mi+744 mi
- 11/02/202070,754 mi+718 mi
- 11/02/202070,754 mi
- 04/03/202175,099 mi+4,345 mi
- 01/03/202284,497 mi+9,398 mi
- 02/03/202284,497 mi
- 01/03/202392,910 mi+8,413 mi
- 07/03/202393,337 mi+427 mi
- 09/03/2024105,424 mi+12,087 mi
- 12/03/2024105,432 mi+8 mi
- 16/09/2025114,748 mi+9,316 mi
- 16/09/2025114,748 mi
Average of roughly 5,350 miles per year across 23 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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