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FA04 DVR

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,029 mi
Last recorded165,029 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 DVR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 165,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 132,280 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 115,664 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 115,664 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 104,649 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 104,649 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,896 miles

exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,359 miles

front exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,539 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,674 miles

front exhaust rubber mount broken

Fail 10 Jul 2013 73,674 miles

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

front exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,429 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,847 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,882 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 49,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,917 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,674 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FA04 DVR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FA04 DVR, 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 FA04 DVR registered?

FA04 DVR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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