MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items
damage to front window screen
undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 / 50 /15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
damage to front window screen
undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items
damage to windscreen.
undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
damage to windscreen.
undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
under trays and engine covers are fitted unable to check certain items
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
under trays and engine covers are fitted unable to check certain items
n/s rear tyre is cracking
under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s rear tyre is cracking
under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN54 VAF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 FN54 VAF, 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 VAF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 September 2004.
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