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DL04 LYJ

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,531 mi
Last recorded99,531 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 LYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,531 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,469 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 95,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2018 95,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,504 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 92,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,489 miles

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on shoulders

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 87,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on shoulders

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,711 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 82,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2014 78,921 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2013 72,683 miles

front brake pads near service limit

handbrake travel slightly high requires adjustment

slight split n/s wiper blade

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,712 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 68,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 53,204 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,966 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 45,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drive belt worn

Fail 22 Jul 2008 39,222 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drive belt worn

Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,745 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 28,745 miles

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

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

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

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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DL04 LYJ 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 63.6%.

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 DL04 LYJ, 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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DL04 LYJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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