2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · RF05 LHE
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 128,494 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 LHE Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2021
- 128,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 LHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (RF05 LHE) between March 2008 and November 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RF05 LHE Mileage History
- 31/03/200822,282 mi
- 26/06/200929,060 mi+6,778 mi
- 24/06/201037,023 mi+7,963 mi
- 24/06/201037,023 mi
- 09/07/201148,924 mi+11,901 mi
- 22/05/201259,876 mi+10,952 mi
- 23/05/201259,876 mi
- 15/05/201363,488 mi+3,612 mi
- 23/05/201472,331 mi+8,843 mi
- 23/05/201472,331 mi
- 08/05/201582,810 mi+10,479 mi
- 09/05/201582,824 mi+14 mi
- 01/06/201689,566 mi+6,742 mi
- 30/05/201794,026 mi+4,460 mi
- 31/05/201794,027 mi+1 mi
- 31/05/2018100,496 mi+6,469 mi
- 01/06/2018100,452 mi-44 mi
- 29/05/201955,317 mi-45,135 mi
- 29/05/201955,317 mi
- 30/11/2020118,251 mi+62,934 mi
- 30/11/2021128,494 mi+10,243 mi
- 30/11/2021128,494 mi
Average of roughly 7,771 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
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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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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