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DE54 SGX

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,719 mi
Last recorded111,719 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 SGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 111,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 111,045 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 111,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 107,921 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake will require adjustment in the near future

Fail 1 Feb 2019 107,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake will require adjustment in the near future

Pass 2 Feb 2018 104,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front small cut in outer wall of tyre

Offside Front wiper blade torn on edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 100,610 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 94,977 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 94,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 90,008 miles

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

nearside and offside front strut top bearings slightly stiff

Fail 30 Jan 2015 90,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 86,138 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 80,233 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 74,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,038 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 52,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise sun strip removal

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,123 miles

advise sun strip removal

Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,174 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 41,174 miles

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

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

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

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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DE54 SGX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SGX, 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 DE54 SGX registered?

DE54 SGX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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