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ET04 GYP

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,882 mi
Last recorded116,882 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 GYP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 116,882 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 116,882 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 112,039 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 109,963 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Sep 2023 109,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 107,925 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 107,925 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 105,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 103,007 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 102,980 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 39,462 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 91,678 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner side but on showing cords border line pass

parking brake only just with in test limit

scratches on windscreen border line pass

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,929 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 81,929 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,666 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,757 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge feathering

Fail 9 Nov 2013 56,076 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 56,076 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,858 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 40,475 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 36,184 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake disc slightly coroded and lightly pitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,184 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake disc slightly coroded and lightly pitted.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 30,719 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,719 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 26,235 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,235 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,702 miles

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

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

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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ET04 GYP is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ET04 GYP, 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 ET04 GYP registered?

ET04 GYP is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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