2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · VU05 BYT
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30/07/2005. Recorded mileage 73,197 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1124cc
VU05 BYT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 73,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
VU05 BYT Mileage History
- 19/08/202270,303 mi
- 17/08/202371,087 mi+784 mi
- 22/08/202472,158 mi+1,071 mi
- 20/08/202573,197 mi+1,039 mi
Average of roughly 964 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VU05 BYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (VU05 BYT) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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