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CW04 DWU

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,059 mi
Last recorded110,059 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 DWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2018 110,059 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 103,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 103,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 99,765 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body showing signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle showing signs of corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 97,653 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 96,586 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 15 Jul 2014 96,562 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Osr wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2012 88,739 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,848 miles

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)

drivers door starting to fracture around lower hinge mounting.

front brake disc's slightly corroded.

nearside rear brake disc corroded.

offside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 75,557 miles

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

rear seats removed so no inspection of rear belts made

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,557 miles

rear seats removed so no inspection of rear belts made

Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,116 miles

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

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

Rear seats removed so seatbelts could NOT be checked.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 65,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear seats removed so seatbelts could NOT be checked.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,139 miles

All rear seats removed so seatbelts could not be checked

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,878 miles

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

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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CW04 DWU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CW04 DWU, 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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CW04 DWU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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