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BL52 CHC

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,894 mi
Last recorded127,894 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 CHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 127,894 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 113,447 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 113,874 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 113,874 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 94,786 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,497 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

rear reflectors painted but working

Fail 25 Jan 2012 88,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all tyres worn on inner edges

rear reflectors painted but working

Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,091 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 69,291 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 69,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,270 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 59,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,388 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,729 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,900 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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BL52 CHC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL52 CHC, 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 BL52 CHC registered?

BL52 CHC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is BL52 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 CHC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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