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FB04 LOF

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,254 mi
Last recorded106,254 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 LOF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 106,254 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 106,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 100,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face

front tyres worn on edges

kerb damage on alloys

sat nav and air freshner on screen

Fail 17 Dec 2012 100,277 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face

front tyres worn on edges

kerb damage on alloys

sat nav and air freshner on screen

Pass 29 May 2012 96,330 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 96,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,264 miles

Brake fluid level is midway

Front discs worn lipped.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wiper ends split.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 85,264 miles

Brake fluid level is midway

Front discs worn lipped.

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wiper ends split.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 68,357 miles

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

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

fanbelt split

front discs slightly liped

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,357 miles

fanbelt split

front discs slightly liped

Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,012 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 43,930 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,722 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,660 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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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FB04 LOF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FB04 LOF, 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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FB04 LOF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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