2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · WP05 GDX
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23/06/2005. Recorded mileage 125,250 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1332cc
WP05 GDX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2023
- 125,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
WP05 GDX Mileage History
- 21/06/200823,317 mi
- 20/06/200931,223 mi+7,906 mi
- 20/06/200931,223 mi
- 29/05/201038,857 mi+7,634 mi
- 29/05/201038,857 mi
- 04/06/201146,190 mi+7,333 mi
- 15/06/201250,011 mi+3,821 mi
- 31/05/201352,546 mi+2,535 mi
- 16/05/201454,837 mi+2,291 mi
- 12/05/201557,204 mi+2,367 mi
- 12/05/201557,204 mi
- 14/05/201659,506 mi+2,302 mi
- 25/04/201765,037 mi+5,531 mi
- 26/04/201765,038 mi+1 mi
- 23/03/201869,007 mi+3,969 mi
- 05/03/201974,642 mi+5,635 mi
- 23/03/202084,161 mi+9,519 mi
- 25/02/202189,415 mi+5,254 mi
- 16/03/2022106,159 mi+16,744 mi
- 15/03/2023125,250 mi+19,091 mi
- 15/03/2023125,250 mi
Average of roughly 6,920 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
WP05 GDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (WP05 GDX) between June 2008 and March 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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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