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BK04 HWM

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

34,689 mi
Last recorded34,689 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 HWM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 34,689 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bushes started to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lot of corrosion to the underside of the car

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 34,098 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bush's started to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Corrosion to the underside of the car

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 33,556 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bush's started to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Corrosion to the underside of the car

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 32,904 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bush's started to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Corrosion to the underside of the car

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 32,276 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush's started to de-bond (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Fail 15 Oct 2021 32,276 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush's started to de-bond (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Pass 10 Nov 2020 31,946 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side's bush's perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 30,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres have age related cracks

Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,415 miles

all four tyres slight perishing

Pass 11 May 2017 28,385 miles

General corrosion to suspenssion componants

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2017 28,385 miles

General corrosion to suspenssion componants

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2016 27,755 miles

Body has slight corrosion front underbody (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Fail 14 May 2016 27,755 miles

Body has slight corrosion front underbody (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,996 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 25,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 25,248 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 23,282 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,282 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 22,125 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,125 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 21,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,553 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,567 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,061 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,752 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 11,523 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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BK04 HWM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BK04 HWM, 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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BK04 HWM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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