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HW54 FNU

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,712 mi
Last recorded98,712 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 FNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 98,712 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 95,412 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 90,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 90,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced outer lens misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image [faulty bulb or fitted incorrectly] (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced outer lens misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment performance below limit (1.1.6 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 84,680 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 84,680 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 79,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,395 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 74,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,464 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise offside front and both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,526 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 59,526 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 3 Jan 2012 55,301 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

WET TEST

nearside front tyre outer edge has low tread (possible tracking fault)

wipers staring to smear screen

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,555 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 38,503 miles

wet test

Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,200 miles

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre...n/s/r shock starting to leak

Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,130 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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HW54 FNU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HW54 FNU, 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 HW54 FNU registered?

HW54 FNU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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