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HT04 SWX

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,829 mi
Last recorded99,829 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 SWX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,829 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2018 99,829 miles

Emissions not tested due to the exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,040 miles

Central exhaust silencer damaged

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 89,005 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central exhaust silencer damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,118 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,328 miles

hand brake lever high

o/s/f side light bulb slightly dim

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 72,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake lever high

o/s/f side light bulb slightly dim

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,599 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 67,594 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,334 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,861 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 54,861 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,416 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 49,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,683 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 44,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs worn

rear number plate damaged

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,556 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 31,755 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 31,755 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 22,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,911 miles

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)

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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HT04 SWX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HT04 SWX, 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 HT04 SWX registered?

HT04 SWX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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