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FA54 WVZ

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Diesel 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,772 mi
Last recorded85,772 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 WVZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,772 miles

Rear seat belts not fully inspected due to load area in use

hand brake lever release button missing but operation not affected

Fail 3 Apr 2019 85,772 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear seat belts not fully inspected due to load area in use

hand brake lever release button missing but operation not affected

Fail 4 Jan 2019 84,807 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,791 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear seat belts not fully inspected due to seat area loaded with property

engine management lamp illuminated

handbrake lever,release button missing

Fail 22 Sep 2017 81,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has screw in tread area

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

Rear seat belts not fully inspected due to seat area loaded with property

engine management lamp illuminated

handbrake lever,release button missing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,596 miles

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

exhaust front pipe bracket insecure

parking brake release button missing,but operation not impaired

Fail 26 Sep 2016 74,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust front pipe bracket insecure

parking brake release button missing,but operation not impaired

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,634 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 71,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 64,784 miles

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

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)

Rear seats folded down not allowing access to the rear seat belts

Fail 5 Feb 2014 64,784 miles

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

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

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

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

Rear seats folded down not allowing access to the rear seat belts

Pass 1 Aug 2012 59,700 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 59,700 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,495 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 48,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,386 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 32,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,086 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,086 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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FA54 WVZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FA54 WVZ, 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 FA54 WVZ registered?

FA54 WVZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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