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AW04 KWR

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,209 mi
Last recorded121,209 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 KWR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 121,209 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 121,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED TO EXCESS 2008 - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS DAMAGED (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 108,533 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 108,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 102,981 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH WITHIN TREAD

BOTH REAR TYRES EXCESSIVELY AGED AND PERISHED(ADVISE REPLACE)

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS HEAVILY DETERIORATED

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R LOWER SPRING RUBBER MOUNT DETERIORATED AND SPLIT

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 102,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken TOP MOUNT HAS DROPPED WITH UPPER SPRING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH WITHIN TREAD

BOTH REAR TYRES EXCESSIVELY AGED AND PERISHED(ADVISE REPLACE)

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS HEAVILY DETERIORATED

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R LOWER SPRING RUBBER MOUNT DETERIORATED AND SPLIT

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 90,888 miles

front tyres badly worn on inside edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 70,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,365 miles

NSF TYRE: OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BUT NO EXPOSED CORDS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 64,363 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NSF TYRE: OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BUT NO EXPOSED CORDS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,903 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2013 58,903 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre perished, also has slight damage to outer sidewall.

n/s/r service and parking brake efficiency low compared to o/s/r.

n/s/r tyre perished, also begining to go out of shape.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 53,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades splitting.

n/s/f tyre perished, also has slight damage to outer sidewall.

n/s/r service and parking brake efficiency low compared to o/s/r.

n/s/r tyre perished, also begining to go out of shape.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,077 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,187 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 40,187 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,877 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,668 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 14,395 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AW04 KWR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AW04 KWR, 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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AW04 KWR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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