2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · WV55 YVG
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 23/09/2005. Recorded mileage 114,277 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,277 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
WV55 YVG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/09/2025
- 114,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 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.
WV55 YVG Mileage History
- 09/01/200929,470 mi
- 01/06/201043,521 mi+14,051 mi
- 03/06/201152,794 mi+9,273 mi
- 08/06/201262,263 mi+9,469 mi
- 10/06/201369,851 mi+7,588 mi
- 30/05/201474,880 mi+5,029 mi
- 26/06/201581,458 mi+6,578 mi
- 08/02/201786,817 mi+5,359 mi
- 08/02/201786,817 mi
- 08/11/201893,135 mi+6,318 mi
- 09/11/201893,147 mi+12 mi
- 12/11/2019100,298 mi+7,151 mi
- 12/11/2019100,298 mi
- 23/10/2020108,118 mi+7,820 mi
- 26/10/2020108,118 mi
- 11/03/2022111,571 mi+3,453 mi
- 25/03/2022111,589 mi+18 mi
- 31/03/2023112,248 mi+659 mi
- 12/09/2024113,696 mi+1,448 mi
- 12/09/2024113,696 mi
- 16/09/2025114,277 mi+581 mi
Average of roughly 5,083 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
WV55 YVG 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 (WV55 YVG) between January 2009 and September 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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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