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FV54 UJN

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

84,259 mi
Last recorded84,259 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 84,259 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 84,257 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2025 76,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 76,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 67,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner and outer walls. 2016 tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 67,886 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leaking from front joint. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust joint blowing excessively. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bushed excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No headlamp pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip split and boot insecure, allowing grease to disperse from joint. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Handbrake lever has excessive movement. (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner and outer walls. 2016 tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 55,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded at ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded at ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 55,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded at ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded at ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 54,641 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 54,641 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,598 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,458 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 53,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 53,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 53,208 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 52,675 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 52,675 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front unable to fully check wheel bearing condition due to binding brake.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,906 miles

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2014 50,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre slighly perished

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,170 miles

Nearside front tyre slighly perished

Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,515 miles

Interior headlamp adjustment switch at position one when headlamp alignment checked.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 49,504 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Interior headlamp adjustment switch at position one when headlamp alignment checked.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 47,277 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,935 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,053 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,407 miles

front tyres 4mm, but worn 2mm on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,208 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,182 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split

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 UJN is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 UJN, 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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FV54 UJN is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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