2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · RF55 OVB
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 161,852 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF55 OVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2024
- 161,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF55 OVB 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 (RF55 OVB) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RF55 OVB Mileage History
- 01/03/2022143,085 mi
- 15/03/2023146,540 mi+3,455 mi
- 16/03/2023146,549 mi+9 mi
- 14/03/2024161,848 mi+15,299 mi
- 16/03/2024161,852 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,187 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: Poor
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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