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DA54 LXU

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,474 mi
Last recorded140,474 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 LXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 140,474 miles

Nearside Front slight noise on strut top

Offside Front link pin position deteriorated

Offside Rear number plate light dull

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2016 140,468 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front link pin position deteriorated

Offside Rear number plate light dull

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2015 129,528 miles

n/s rear brake has slight bind

o/s front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

o/s rear number plate light slightly deteriorated

o/s rear wheel rim slight damage

slight damage too screen

Pass 28 Jan 2014 117,723 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear brake slight bind

o/s front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2013 106,412 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r brake is very slightly binding

o/s/r tyre is a different speed rating to the rest

Pass 29 Dec 2011 95,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front braks discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake very slightly binding

Pass 17 Jan 2011 84,352 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded at the lower ends

Fail 12 Jan 2011 84,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear coil springs corroded at the lower ends

Pass 12 Jan 2010 72,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,269 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 45,209 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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DA54 LXU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DA54 LXU, 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 LXU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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