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DN53 VHH

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,436 mi
Last recorded60,436 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 VHH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 60,436 miles

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

O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

brake service

front brake discs are worn

off side front tyre is bald on both edges

off side rear brake is noisey when applyed

Fail 14 Jan 2011 60,436 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake service

front brake discs are worn

off side front tyre is bald on both edges

off side rear brake is noisey when applyed

Pass 29 Dec 2009 52,401 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,005 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 40,987 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 33,671 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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DN53 VHH is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 58,888 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 DN53 VHH, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN53 VHH registered?

DN53 VHH is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is DN53 VHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 VHH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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