2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · SP05 URT
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 70,443 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/01/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,443 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
SP05 URT Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2016
- 70,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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.
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.
SP05 URT Mileage History
- 14/03/200820,894 mi
- 27/03/200927,214 mi+6,320 mi
- 01/05/201034,884 mi+7,670 mi
- 04/05/201034,884 mi
- 15/04/201138,858 mi+3,974 mi
- 04/05/201244,227 mi+5,369 mi
- 19/04/201351,116 mi+6,889 mi
- 20/04/201351,164 mi+48 mi
- 25/04/201458,288 mi+7,124 mi
- 06/05/201563,664 mi+5,376 mi
- 15/05/201563,681 mi+17 mi
- 05/05/201670,443 mi+6,762 mi
Average of roughly 6,086 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
SP05 URT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (SP05 URT) between March 2008 and May 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
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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