2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · OV55 DCU
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21/10/2005. Recorded mileage 56,359 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1332cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OV55 DCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 56,359 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
OV55 DCU Mileage History
- 28/09/202252,567 mi
- 28/09/202252,567 mi
- 25/09/202353,982 mi+1,415 mi
- 25/09/202455,167 mi+1,185 mi
- 22/09/202556,359 mi+1,192 mi
Average of roughly 1,271 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV55 DCU 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 (OV55 DCU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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