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DE54 VGT

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,616 mi
Last recorded70,616 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 VGT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 70,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,800 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 63,294 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D buses (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 59,261 miles

n/s/f tyre outer tread worn

Pass 26 Nov 2016 55,575 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 55,575 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 51,746 miles

Offside Front tread starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked and perished

Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,275 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Nov 2014 47,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Nov 2013 42,789 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 37,548 miles

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

advise o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2011 32,707 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,394 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 27,394 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,202 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,116 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 12,204 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 VGT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE54 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

DE54 VGT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is DE54 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 VGT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE54 VGT have outstanding finance?

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