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DE54 VGR

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,226 mi
Last recorded109,226 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 VGR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 109,226 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 109,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 104,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both front shocky rubber covers split

tyre's starting to split

Fail 23 Nov 2017 104,587 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both front shocky rubber covers split

tyre's starting to split

Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,428 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 100,428 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 96,616 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 92,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,261 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 82,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2012 82,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,356 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 68,621 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 68,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs very worn

Pass 3 Dec 2009 56,396 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,855 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,440 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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DE54 VGR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DE54 VGR, 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 VGR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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