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DE54 ZJY

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,609 mi
Last recorded115,609 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ZJY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 115,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 108,105 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 105,813 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,058 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,953 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,439 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,079 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust clampat front of exhaust is badly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2012 74,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust clampat front of exhaust is badly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted nearside and offside

Fail 31 Jan 2011 66,770 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs badly worn and pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,802 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 47,903 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front/brake/discs/worn both/rear/tyres/worn osf/wiper/blade/poor

Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,903 miles

front/brake/discs/worn both/rear/tyres/worn osf/wiper/blade/poor

Fail 8 Jan 2008 36,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,428 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 ZJY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZJY, 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 ZJY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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