2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · RV55 VGZ
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 88,990 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RV55 VGZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2022
- 88,990 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: Below Average
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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 VGZ Mileage History
- 23/08/202179,685 mi
- 15/09/202288,990 mi+9,305 mi
- 15/09/202288,990 mi
Average of roughly 8,763 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
RV55 VGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (RV55 VGZ) between August 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2022 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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