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FV54 BYB

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,438 mi
Last recorded144,438 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 BYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 144,438 miles

both outer sills corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2023 144,435 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2022 135,464 miles

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

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

both inner sills corroding

both rear outer sills corroding

under body corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2022 135,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both inner sills corroding

both rear outer sills corroding

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2021 129,055 miles

both front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 6 Jan 2020 123,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 122,835 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 116,516 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 111,070 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 111,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 105,975 miles

Both front shocker dust covers split

Both rear shockers weak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre cracking due to age related

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 98,674 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 94,420 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 94,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,945 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 88,678 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 77,199 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 77,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,974 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,660 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,196 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 58,196 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,283 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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FV54 BYB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FV54 BYB, 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 FV54 BYB registered?

FV54 BYB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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