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AM04 BFV

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,136 mi
Last recorded117,136 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 BFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 117,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 114,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 112,417 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 112,362 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 103,336 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 103,336 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,170 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 87,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,785 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUTS ON INNER WALL OF TYRE

Fail 21 Jun 2017 72,785 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUTS ON INNER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 27 May 2016 58,697 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,494 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 46,494 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to show signs of age

o/s wiper starting to smear screen

o/s/f brake pads wearing thin and slight binding

Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,841 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

Pass 4 May 2011 21,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

personals in boot

Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front head light close to top limit

personals in boot

Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,614 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,029 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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AM04 BFV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AM04 BFV, 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 AM04 BFV registered?

AM04 BFV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AM04 BFV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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