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DV54 RKU

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,231 mi
Last recorded77,231 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 RKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2011 77,231 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,231 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,829 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall perished.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 69,829 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall perished.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 58,233 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,233 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,741 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 46,741 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,754 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 33,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DV54 RKU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DV54 RKU, 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 DV54 RKU registered?

DV54 RKU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is DV54 RKU safe to buy?

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