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DS04 YFK

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,826 mi
Last recorded103,826 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 YFK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 103,826 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside swing axle pivot bushes are deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at swing axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 96,861 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 94,913 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 94,913 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s and o/s/r inner sills corroded.

n/s/r tyre pressure appears low.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,118 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 89,118 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 89,088 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 81,467 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 81,302 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on both edges.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 73,014 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel has slight bind but not causing wheel to grab on (RBT)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 67,796 miles

Both rear inner silla corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,535 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,363 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,569 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,982 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight bind, o/s/f wheel.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,330 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 28,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,877 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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DS04 YFK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DS04 YFK, 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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DS04 YFK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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