2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · SY55 LVC
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 36,325 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY55 LVC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2021
- 36,325 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.
SY55 LVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (SY55 LVC) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SY55 LVC Mileage History
- 10/11/202136,325 mi
- 10/11/202136,325 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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