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BT54 EXV

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,649 mi
Last recorded97,649 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 EXV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS APPEAR VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / floor / floor to sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / floor / floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components and panels

park brake lever has little reserve travel

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 14 Oct 2020 97,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective weathered + * (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS APPEAR VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / floor / floor to sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / floor / floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components and panels

park brake lever has little reserve travel

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 31 Aug 2019 92,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 92,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 88,604 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,559 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,382 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 76,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,567 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 71,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 25 Nov 2014 66,561 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,517 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,381 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,791 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 47,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 40,609 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 40,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 32,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,405 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 26,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 19,231 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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BT54 EXV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT54 EXV, 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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BT54 EXV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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