2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · NK55 TMY
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 94,078 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NK55 TMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2024
- 94,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
NK55 TMY Mileage History
- 18/03/202282,911 mi
- 18/03/202282,921 mi+10 mi
- 06/03/202388,700 mi+5,779 mi
- 10/07/202388,736 mi+36 mi
- 09/07/202494,078 mi+5,342 mi
Average of roughly 4,833 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NK55 TMY 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 (NK55 TMY) between March 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
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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