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DG54 VAX

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,317 mi
Last recorded102,317 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 VAX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,317 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 102,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 98,197 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 65,377 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 90,157 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 90,157 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 85,855 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 81,806 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 76,399 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 68,493 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,940 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 66,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,796 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 62,683 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 51,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,830 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,067 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2009 56,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,056 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 46,056 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 36,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 36,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DG54 VAX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG54 VAX, 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 DG54 VAX registered?

DG54 VAX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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