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DA54 DYF

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,400 mi
Last recorded49,400 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 DYF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 49,400 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 48,711 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 48,095 miles

Both front shock absorbers dust cover split

Fail 28 May 2024 48,095 miles

Both front shock absorbers dust cover split

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

Pass 31 May 2023 46,926 miles

Offside Front Door mirror loose.

Rear Wiper split.

Fail 26 May 2023 46,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp unit misted over needs buffing. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light - 5W capless bulb. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre age cracked to cords. 195/50R15 82V Evergreen. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp unit misted over needs buffing. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Door mirror loose.

Rear Wiper split.

Pass 31 May 2022 45,500 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 45,483 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,462 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 42,462 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 40,928 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 40,928 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 39,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,561 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW & FRONT BRAKE DISCS EORN/PITTED

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 37,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW & FRONT BRAKE DISCS EORN/PITTED

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 35,258 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,355 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 33,355 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 31,723 miles

front windscreen cracked drivers side at bottom

Pass 3 May 2013 30,057 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 30,057 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 28,506 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 28,506 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,207 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 35,207 miles

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

front brake discs worn low

Fail 7 May 2010 22,381 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front windscreen cracked could spread to drivers view

Pass 7 May 2010 22,381 miles

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

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

front windscreen cracked could spread to drivers view

Pass 1 May 2009 18,764 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 15,352 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres starting to get low

Pass 28 May 2008 15,352 miles

front tyres starting to get low

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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DA54 DYF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA54 DYF, 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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DA54 DYF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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