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AJ54 SSV

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,194 mi
Last recorded68,194 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 SSV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 68,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 58,773 miles

Alternator belt partially split and noisy.

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides. (2.7.2a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Support bearing noisy on lock to lock test. (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Wing, wheel arch and doors has damage.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear body legs. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,779 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 55,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Valve stem seriously damaged All Four Wheels (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,563 miles

Advise rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 49,605 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 49,580 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 45,970 miles

stiffness in steering

Pass 19 Dec 2011 42,465 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,267 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 300,057 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 30,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 26,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on tread face

slightly low effort on offside rear service and park brake

wear to discs and pads

Fail 12 Jan 2008 26,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on tread face

slightly low effort on offside rear service and park brake

wear to discs and pads

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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AJ54 SSV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 58,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ54 SSV, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ54 SSV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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