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BK53 FWJ

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,947 mi
Last recorded87,947 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 87,947 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank pipe excessively corroded & due to excessive corrosion there is a hole in the pipe.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 83,816 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,606 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,082 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 71,226 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 71,219 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section corroded into holes both sides near rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,995 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,498 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,934 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,438 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,946 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,247 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,020 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,377 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 26,377 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,571 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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BK53 FWJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,132 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 BK53 FWJ, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK53 FWJ registered?

BK53 FWJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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