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DE04 YSY

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,839 mi
Last recorded113,839 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 YSY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 113,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run flat damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade is split at both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 113,634 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat joint and centre section to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake cable pivot at calliper is stuck forward (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade is split at both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 107,855 miles

os headlight diffused pattern,just ok.

Fail 1 Mar 2021 107,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

os headlight diffused pattern,just ok.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,131 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 103,129 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,500 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 95,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,104 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 89,099 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,376 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,446 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 69,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,324 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 14 Feb 2014 62,324 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,812 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 56,812 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,602 miles

both front wipers split on edge

Fail 24 Feb 2012 50,602 miles

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

both front wipers split on edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,512 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 wiper split on edge but not effecting vision

Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,692 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,792 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,523 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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DE04 YSY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE04 YSY, 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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DE04 YSY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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