1994 Mitsubishi Colt 1.6L Petrol · M480 AEU
1994 Mitsubishi Colt (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 83,170 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M480 AEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2024
- 83,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M480 AEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mitsubishi Colt (M480 AEU) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
M480 AEU Mileage History
- 05/01/202260,636 mi
- 10/01/202373,163 mi+12,527 mi
- 10/01/202373,163 mi
- 17/01/202483,170 mi+10,007 mi
- 24/01/202483,170 mi
Average of roughly 10,990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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