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FL54 EHT

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,002 mi
Last recorded129,002 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 EHT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 129,002 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 119,486 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2023 112,055 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

General corrosion underbody

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 105,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 105,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower coil spring mounts rubber slightly tearing.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 3 Sep 2020 93,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,582 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,215 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,230 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both BADLY corroded/ pitted and OS scored (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 70,746 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2016 70,678 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,217 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on inner wall and wearing low 2/3mm ===205 45 16 83h

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,332 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 59,262 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,395 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,033 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,328 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cuts

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,399 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,928 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 14,187 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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FL54 EHT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FL54 EHT, 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 FL54 EHT registered?

FL54 EHT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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