2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · MT55 ODB
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 86,859 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT55 ODB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 86,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT55 ODB 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 (MT55 ODB) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MT55 ODB Mileage History
- 04/08/202381,486 mi
- 06/08/202483,440 mi+1,954 mi
- 07/08/202483,440 mi
- 12/08/202586,859 mi+3,419 mi
- 12/08/202586,859 mi
Average of roughly 2,656 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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