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SP55 VPE

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,492 mi
Last recorded111,492 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 VPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 111,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 111,492 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 106,244 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 100,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 100,266 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 89,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 89,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,245 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

front tyres cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2017 59,930 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bind?

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,172 miles

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished but no cords showing at time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2016 66,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished but no cords showing at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,986 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust condition

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 61,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,035 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,609 miles

SRS light on dash indicating fault

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,585 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,344 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 38,596 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,553 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,129 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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SP55 VPE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 60,803 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP55 VPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SP55 VPE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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