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DU53 VUC

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,397 mi
Last recorded63,397 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 VUC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,397 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 62,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,422 miles

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

exhaust corroding

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2016 51,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroding

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,921 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2014 35,443 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,740 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 25,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,336 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,603 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 20,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,957 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,092 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 17,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,000 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 12,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 12,294 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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DU53 VUC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU53 VUC, 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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DU53 VUC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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