2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · YS55 FAA
2005 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 108,102 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS55 FAA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2023
- 108,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS55 FAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (YS55 FAA) between December 2008 and March 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
YS55 FAA Mileage History
- 11/12/200828,572 mi
- 11/12/200828,572 mi
- 07/12/200936,836 mi+8,264 mi
- 16/12/201046,154 mi+9,318 mi
- 13/06/201149,441 mi+3,287 mi
- 12/06/201258,120 mi+8,679 mi
- 12/06/201258,120 mi
- 06/06/201365,389 mi+7,269 mi
- 06/06/201365,389 mi
- 13/06/201470,235 mi+4,846 mi
- 13/06/201470,235 mi
- 03/06/201574,118 mi+3,883 mi
- 05/06/201574,147 mi+29 mi
- 01/06/201682,236 mi+8,089 mi
- 17/05/201792,383 mi+10,147 mi
- 17/05/201792,383 mi
- 27/02/201897,712 mi+5,329 mi
- 27/02/201897,713 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/201997,714 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/201997,714 mi
- 13/03/2020104,508 mi+6,794 mi
- 31/03/2020104,508 mi
- 18/03/2021105,838 mi+1,330 mi
- 12/05/2022106,877 mi+1,039 mi
- 13/05/2022106,877 mi
- 28/02/2023108,100 mi+1,223 mi
- 02/03/2023108,102 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,593 miles per year across 27 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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