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BT52 PZU

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,210 mi
Last recorded66,210 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 PZU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 66,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,867 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust system in poor condition

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 62,318 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,058 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,090 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 35,858 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 35,857 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 26,260 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 26,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 23,178 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 23,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 20,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 20,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 18,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 14,981 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 12,131 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 9,536 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 6,985 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 5,542 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 5,422 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 4,640 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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BT52 PZU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT52 PZU, 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 BT52 PZU registered?

BT52 PZU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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