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FA04 XPY

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,554 mi
Last recorded85,554 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 XPY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,554 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 85,548 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 82,304 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 79,170 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 79,170 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 73,660 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 73,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 69,810 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,651 miles

o/s/r brake pads worn low

Fail 25 Apr 2015 63,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,214 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2014 54,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,604 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,961 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,581 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,586 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,106 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,917 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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FA04 XPY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,499cc petrol 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 FA04 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

FA04 XPY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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