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CE53 OBB

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,252 mi
Last recorded112,252 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OBB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 112,252 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,581 miles

brake anti slip poor, front valance corroded, front pads low, os ball joint slight play

Fail 31 Aug 2012 96,555 miles

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

brake anti slip poor, front valance corroded, front pads low, os ball joint slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,639 miles

damage to bodywork

Fail 6 Sep 2011 81,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

damage to bodywork

Fail 29 Sep 2010 65,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

front cross-member badly corroded - notin prescribed areas

plastic sill covers fitted

tested in wet

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front cross-member badly corroded - notin prescribed areas

plastic sill covers fitted

tested in wet

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,249 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,138 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,248 miles

sill coversfitteed

test in wet

Fail 24 Sep 2007 28,248 miles

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

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

sill coversfitteed

test in wet

Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,381 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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CE53 OBB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE53 OBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 OBB registered?

CE53 OBB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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