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EG53 UDZ

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,579 mi
Last recorded97,579 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 UDZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 97,579 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 97,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 90,055 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Feb 2015 90,055 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,635 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,673 miles

intertor mirror missing.

Fail 8 Sep 2012 70,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

intertor mirror missing.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,821 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 49,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,369 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 46,494 miles

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

inner face of front disks corroded at outer eadge 15%

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,494 miles

inner face of front disks corroded at outer eadge 15%

Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,492 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 39,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,492 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,553 miles

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

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

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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EG53 UDZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EG53 UDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG53 UDZ registered?

EG53 UDZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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The MOT history for EG53 UDZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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