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CA52 GMZ

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,038 mi
Last recorded68,038 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 GMZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 68,038 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 May 2014 68,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge / close to the tread depth

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 May 2013 66,030 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

nearside front tyre side wall damage

nearside rear tyre inner and outer side wall damage

offside rear tyre inner and outer side wall damage

Pass 13 May 2013 66,030 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre side wall damage

nearside rear tyre inner and outer side wall damage

offside rear tyre inner and outer side wall damage

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,747 miles

play in steering rack

rear tyres inner edges work

Pass 10 May 2011 59,502 miles

offside door catching wing

offside front tyre low on tread

wipers smearing

Fail 9 May 2011 59,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door catching wing

offside front tyre low on tread

wipers smearing

Fail 10 May 2010 55,367 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s wing damaged

Pass 10 May 2010 55,367 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s wing damaged

Pass 1 May 2009 47,837 miles

o/s/r tyre cut on side wall

Fail 30 Apr 2009 47,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre cut on side wall

Fail 26 Apr 2008 31,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 31,477 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,595 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 19,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,015 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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CA52 GMZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA52 GMZ, 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 CA52 GMZ registered?

CA52 GMZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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