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FA52 HSN

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,773 mi
Last recorded113,773 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 HSN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 113,773 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 113,712 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 105,745 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 105,713 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2009 104,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 104,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 97,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 97,734 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 86,145 miles

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

Front brakes imbalanced, 25% to nearside

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 86,145 miles

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

Front brakes imbalanced, 25% to nearside

Pass 18 Feb 2006 69,584 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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FA52 HSN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FA52 HSN, 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 FA52 HSN registered?

FA52 HSN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is FA52 HSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 HSN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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