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AO54 VLV

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,223 mi
Last recorded164,223 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VLV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 164,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 156,833 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 149,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 149,722 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 142,242 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 137,846 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 133,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

rear chasis slightly corrode at towbar mounts

Pass 17 Jan 2018 126,787 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs. (2.4.A.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front - inner edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 119,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 115,355 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 108,354 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 12 Feb 2014 97,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 90,131 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,465 miles

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Fail 22 Feb 2012 82,463 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,077 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 72,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,529 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,778 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,918 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 43,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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AO54 VLV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO54 VLV, 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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AO54 VLV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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