2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · PH05 ATE
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 90,157 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1468cc
PH05 ATE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2024
- 90,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
PH05 ATE Mileage History
- 06/10/202186,773 mi
- 14/09/202289,687 mi+2,914 mi
- 04/10/202390,148 mi+461 mi
- 29/04/202490,157 mi+9 mi
- 30/04/202490,157 mi
Average of roughly 1,319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PH05 ATE 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 (PH05 ATE) between October 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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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