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DA54 LYJ

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,191 mi
Last recorded81,191 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 LYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 81,191 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 77,039 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 70,193 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 70,130 miles

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 63,624 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 56,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2014 56,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 53,684 miles

SMALL CHIP [BELOW 10MM]IN FRONT WINDSREEN/REAR INDICATOR LIGHT COLOUR IS FADING/EARLY SIGNS OF AGE RELATED CRACKING INBETWEEN TREADS OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE[NOT SERIOUS]NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,975 miles

Chip to windscreen in zone 'A' less than 10mm / Both rear indicators starting to show white light / Both front tyres have slight age related cracking

Nearside mirror glass has a slight crack / offside rear shock absorber misted in oil

Fail 27 Apr 2012 47,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Chip to windscreen in zone 'A' less than 10mm / Both rear indicators starting to show white light / Offside front tyre has a nail in tread / Both front tyres have slight age related cracking

Nearside mirror glass has a slight crack / offside rear shock absorber misted in oil

Pass 27 May 2011 42,240 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 36,401 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 36,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 31,434 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,656 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON INNER WALLLS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,951 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 LYJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYJ, 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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What year was DA54 LYJ registered?

DA54 LYJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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