2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · WL05 LOJ
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 81,883 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WL05 LOJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 81,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 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.
WL05 LOJ Mileage History
- 01/08/200813,293 mi
- 01/08/200813,293 mi
- 19/08/200917,480 mi+4,187 mi
- 19/08/200917,840 mi+360 mi
- 06/08/201019,823 mi+1,983 mi
- 05/08/201120,298 mi+475 mi
- 05/08/201120,298 mi
- 09/08/201221,336 mi+1,038 mi
- 24/07/201322,214 mi+878 mi
- 24/07/201322,214 mi
- 12/08/201422,726 mi+512 mi
- 10/08/201523,560 mi+834 mi
- 09/08/201624,313 mi+753 mi
- 09/08/201624,313 mi
- 10/08/201725,101 mi+788 mi
- 10/08/201725,103 mi+2 mi
- 16/08/201825,895 mi+792 mi
- 16/08/201926,799 mi+904 mi
- 10/08/202027,238 mi+439 mi
- 09/08/202128,729 mi+1,491 mi
- 10/08/202128,734 mi+5 mi
- 12/08/202236,389 mi+7,655 mi
- 08/08/202345,936 mi+9,547 mi
- 23/07/202456,591 mi+10,655 mi
- 06/08/202570,607 mi+14,016 mi
- 08/08/202570,637 mi+30 mi
- 10/08/202681,876 mi+11,239 mi
- 11/08/202681,883 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,805 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
WL05 LOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (WL05 LOJ) between August 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (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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