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ET53 HSK

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,234 mi
Last recorded106,234 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 HSK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 106,234 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front bonnet slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 106,234 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front bonnet slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 102,210 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 102,205 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broke rear. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 90,168 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 90,166 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,081 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,787 miles

Engine oil filter in poor/corroded condition

Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,461 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s head light focus is poor

oil filter is corroded

sill covers fitted

various fuel pipes are rusted

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,242 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2013 36,242 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,928 miles

rear washer not working

sills coverd

Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,280 miles

front valance is scuffed

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2011 30,280 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front valance is scuffed

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

jig marks on the sills

Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,371 miles

both front tyres worn mot legal when tested

Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,047 miles

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

n/s sill cover is scuffed

Fail 17 Jan 2008 18,982 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,982 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,814 miles

panels scratched

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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ET53 HSK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ET53 HSK, 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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ET53 HSK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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