MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn nearside rear axle front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear axle front (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm slight distortion perishing and cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing edges just within legal limit cut and perishing to tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
offside and nearside front rear back plate corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel tank strap corroded
nearside front tyre on 3mm worn on edges just legal and cracks in tread
rear axle beam corroded
rear bumper damaged
underside of vehicle corroded in places
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine management light on
fuel tank strap corroded
nearside front tyre on 3mm worn on edges just legal and cracks in tread
rear axle beam corroded
rear bumper damaged
underside of vehicle corroded in places
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear axle beam corroded
slight damage on rear number plate and bumper
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
offside rear tyre on 3mm slight distorsion in tread and nail in tread
rear axle beam corroded
slight damage on rear number plate and bumper
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread wear
rear axle beam corroded
slight travel on hand brake
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread wear
rear axle beam corroded
slight travel on hand brake
both rear coil springs slight corrosion
offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre slight uneven tread wear
slight corrosion on nearside front coil spring
slight damage on rear bumper and number plate
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear coil springs slight corrosion
offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre slight uneven tread wear
slight corrosion on nearside front coil spring
slight damage on rear bumper and number plate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing inner edge and distorted (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
chassis section corroded
exhaust clamp on cat/front pipe corroded
offside front tyre wearing inner edge has nail in tread
rear axle front bushes deteriated
rear number plate slight damage
both rear coil springs slight corrosion
offside front brake pads getting low
slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs
slight damage on rear number plate
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear coil springs slight corrosion
offside front brake pads getting low
slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs
slight damage on rear number plate
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
slight wear on front brake discs
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front wheels require tracking
slight wear on front brake discs
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front wheels require tracking
offside front tyre worn on inner edge just legel
offside rear tyre on 1,6mm on outter edge and slight distorsion in tread
slight wear on front brake discs
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front wheels require tracking
offside front tyre worn on inner edge just legel
offside rear tyre on 1,6mm on outter edge and slight distorsion in tread
slight wear on front brake discs
nearside rear tyre on 2mm on both edges
slight tear in offside wiper blade
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front wheels require tracking
nearside rear tyre on 2mm on both edges
slight tear in offside wiper blade
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
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DE54 SFZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 DE54 SFZ, 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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DE54 SFZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 October 2004.
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