2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · SP55 VPA
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2005. Recorded mileage 146,246 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1495cc
SP55 VPA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/08/2022
- 146,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
SP55 VPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (SP55 VPA) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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