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HC04 HPK

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,113 mi
Last recorded106,113 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 HPK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 106,113 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside repeater lamp has cover missing but is correct colour

Pass 7 Jun 2024 104,486 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 101,475 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 101,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside reverse light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,081 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 21 May 2021 94,648 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 94,648 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 92,393 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 92,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake lever at caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 87,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2019 87,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 82,137 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 82,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front anti roll bar d bushes badly worn

Pass 17 May 2017 76,094 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 76,071 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 71,105 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 71,105 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 65,311 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 65,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 59,854 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 53,659 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 47,523 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 47,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 26 Apr 2011 41,190 miles

rear indicator bulbs showing white

Pass 6 May 2010 35,331 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 35,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 29,399 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,394 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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HC04 HPK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HC04 HPK, 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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HC04 HPK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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