2005 Mitsubishi Colt · 7,118 MOT tests
2005 Mitsubishi Colt reliability
2005 Mitsubishi Colts fail 48.5% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 10 Colt years (7,118 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Colts: 44.8%)
- 48.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Colts: 44.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 90,653
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,118
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.1% of tests fail here (69% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics29.2%
- Suspension19%
- Brakes11.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.2%
- Tyres8%
- Body, chassis and structure7.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 9.13%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 6.08%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 6%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.59%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 4%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.84%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (14.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.88%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.82%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.06%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (5.54%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt reliable?
2005 Mitsubishi Colts fail 48.5% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 10 Colt years (7,118 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (9.13% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (6.08% of tests), position lamp not working (6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Mitsubishi Colt shows 90,653 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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