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EJ54 CUV

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,050 mi
Last recorded92,050 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 CUV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,050 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Nov 2019 92,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Oct 2018 85,019 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,049 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder cracking

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 74,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder cracking

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 72,500 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing more on inner edges

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,326 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres cracked and perrished

Fail 9 Nov 2015 67,310 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,849 miles

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split.

o/s/f wiper blade rubber split.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 85,849 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split.

o/s/f wiper blade rubber split.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 56,663 miles

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

n/s/f tyre beginning to feather on edges.

o/s/f tyre beginning to feather on edges.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 56,663 miles

n/s/f tyre beginning to feather on edges.

o/s/f tyre beginning to feather on edges.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,836 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,568 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,226 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,410 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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EJ54 CUV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EJ54 CUV, 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 EJ54 CUV registered?

EJ54 CUV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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