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DG53 OBV

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,907 mi
Last recorded53,907 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,907 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 43,433 miles

n/s and o/s floor sepport had been damadged

Pass 7 Dec 2007 35,247 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,707 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,129 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 24,129 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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DG53 OBV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG53 OBV, 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

How do I check the history of DG53 OBV?

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What year was DG53 OBV registered?

DG53 OBV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is DG53 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 OBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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