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FN54 VAE

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,110 mi
Last recorded102,110 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 VAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 102,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 101,772 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 101,772 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 101,470 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2023 101,470 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2022 94,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 94,200 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,592 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,457 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Sep 2020 80,457 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,262 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 75,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 71,015 miles

Nearside Front Nail in 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 71,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in 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 17 Jan 2017 65,540 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,300 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 61,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sat nav in screen (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,223 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,022 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 53,045 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 50,304 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 46,993 miles

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

strong advisory:all tyres on the vehicle front and rear cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,938 miles

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

all tyres on vehicle front and rear have small cracks appearing at outer edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,413 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 14,946 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion various parts underbody and components

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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FN54 VAE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FN54 VAE, 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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FN54 VAE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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