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HV54 DSX

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,571 mi
Last recorded82,571 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 DSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 82,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,967 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 78,867 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link broken (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 76,161 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,307 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 72,307 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 66,447 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and starting to perish

Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,387 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 60,387 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,956 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,832 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 44,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 38,189 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear discs are worn

Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,189 miles

Nail in rear tyre

rear discs are worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,283 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,243 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 27,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 59,877 miles

front disc pads very low and discs worn.

screw in offside rear tyre tread.

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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HV54 DSX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV54 DSX, 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 HV54 DSX registered?

HV54 DSX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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