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HG54 HTU

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,804 mi
Last recorded108,804 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 HTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 108,804 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2024 96,685 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 96,597 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 90,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2005 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 90,656 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2005 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre dated 2005

Offside Front Tyre dated 2006

Windscreen wiper blade defective ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 86,808 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre dated 2005

Offside Front Tyre dated 2006

Windscreen wiper blade defective ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 81,263 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 81,263 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 73,397 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 68,304 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 68,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 63,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 58,880 miles

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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 52,601 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,663 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,847 miles

Both rear tyres slightly unevenly worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 23,676 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Offside front tyre 3mm

Rear tyres slightly unevenly worn on inside edges

Fail 6 Dec 2012 16,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 16,031 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 8,204 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 17,715 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 6,599 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 5,821 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 4,864 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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HG54 HTU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 HG54 HTU, 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 HG54 HTU registered?

HG54 HTU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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