2004 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · SC04 NHV
2004 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 83,659 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC04 NHV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2016
- 83,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC04 NHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mitsubishi Colt (SC04 NHV) between August 2007 and March 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak? (7.3.D.3)”; “Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after cat (7.1.2)”; “Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
SC04 NHV Mileage History
- 17/08/200717,291 mi
- 17/08/200717,291 mi
- 12/08/200838,206 mi+20,915 mi
- 14/08/200942,812 mi+4,606 mi
- 03/08/201048,394 mi+5,582 mi
- 04/08/201048,394 mi
- 16/08/201153,877 mi+5,483 mi
- 25/09/201260,590 mi+6,713 mi
- 25/09/201260,590 mi
- 09/09/201365,717 mi+5,127 mi
- 10/09/201365,717 mi
- 02/12/201473,672 mi+7,955 mi
- 26/02/201683,650 mi+9,978 mi
- 02/03/201683,659 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,769 miles per year across 14 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: MITSUBISHI COLT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Allshift Semi-Auto Actuator Failure(Serious)
The electronic clutch actuator in semi-automatic models can fail, leaving the car stuck in gear.
- Timing Chain Stretch(Serious)
The 1.1 and 1.3 petrol engines use timing chains that can stretch if oil changes are neglected.
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