2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · SW55 EOR
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 101,835 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW55 EOR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2025
- 101,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
SW55 EOR Mileage History
- 05/01/202271,397 mi
- 05/01/202271,397 mi
- 22/12/202280,041 mi+8,644 mi
- 14/12/202390,627 mi+10,586 mi
- 07/01/2025101,835 mi+11,208 mi
Average of roughly 10,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW55 EOR 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 (SW55 EOR) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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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