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CP54 BYA

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,746 mi
Last recorded145,746 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 BYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 145,746 miles

lot of free play in handbrake

Fail 28 Apr 2016 145,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

lot of free play in handbrake

Pass 12 Mar 2015 130,804 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,753 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 117,401 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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 28 Feb 2013 100,833 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 100,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

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

the front exhaust clamp is slack

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2010 17,531 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)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 71,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,599 miles

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,737 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,030 miles

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

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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CP54 BYA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CP54 BYA, 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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CP54 BYA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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