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FL04 NUW

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,079 mi
Last recorded100,079 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 NUW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 90,853 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothsides upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 90,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothsides upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,333 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,195 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,391 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,738 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 55,738 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 45,127 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 45,127 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 40,371 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,014 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 34,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,661 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,580 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,692 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,400 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,051 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,137 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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FL04 NUW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FL04 NUW, 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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FL04 NUW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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