2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · RV55 VGP
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 149,516 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RV55 VGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 149,516 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
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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.
RV55 VGP Mileage History
- 01/03/2023114,734 mi
- 27/02/2024127,060 mi+12,326 mi
- 03/03/2025139,840 mi+12,780 mi
- 05/03/2025139,844 mi+4 mi
- 04/03/2026149,516 mi+9,672 mi
Average of roughly 11,562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV55 VGP 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 (RV55 VGP) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 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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