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K378 OYJ

2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Diesel 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,689 mi
Last recorded93,689 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar45,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK378 OYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 93,689 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 93,689 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 93,677 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advice o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,750 miles

Front brake discs in very poor condition

Hole in exhaust

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight play in nearside track rod end

Fail 12 Apr 2010 92,750 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs in very poor condition

Hole in exhaust

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 6 Apr 2009 85,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 77,852 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 77,852 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,058 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 74,979 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 73,789 miles

front brake discs slight pitted

front exhaust slight blow

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Based on 26,421 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,774
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,091
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,756
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 1,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,068
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,055
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K378 OYJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,834cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 45,346 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 Spacestar fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,091 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K378 OYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K378 OYJ registered?

K378 OYJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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