2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · OV55 DCU
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 56,359 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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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.
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.
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.
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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: 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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