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AK54 VOU

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,949 mi
Last recorded74,949 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 VOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

gear selector stiff to find gears

nearside and offside front windscreen wipers poor std blades fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2021 74,947 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 1x blue (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

gear selector stiff to find gears

nearside and offside front windscreen wipers poor std blades fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,180 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 74,177 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake wheel cylinder bleed valve damp

Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 72,177 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,158 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 63,262 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,731 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,329 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 48,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside front wiepr poor

Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,742 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,641 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,538 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,357 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,316 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 16,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AK54 VOU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK54 VOU, 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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What year was AK54 VOU registered?

AK54 VOU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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The MOT history for AK54 VOU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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