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DT04 SAT

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,288 mi
Last recorded138,288 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT04 SAT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 138,288 miles

Front shock corroded both sides

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2023 136,146 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 136,146 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 130,425 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 122,282 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 119,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 119,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,629 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge and perishing

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 104,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,029 miles

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

crack in windscreen at bottom

Fail 30 Mar 2017 96,029 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

crack in windscreen at bottom

Pass 12 Mar 2016 89,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 89,679 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,893 miles

damage to front windscreen center lower

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

offside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,985 miles

both front wipers blads deterirating

Fail 29 Apr 2014 70,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front wipers blads deterirating

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,392 miles

o/s/r/seat removed

Fail 26 Apr 2013 64,352 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r/seat removed

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,980 miles

o/s/r/seat removed

Fail 24 Apr 2012 57,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r/seat removed

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,374 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,928 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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DT04 SAT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DT04 SAT, 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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DT04 SAT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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