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LT53 DVV

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,454 mi
Last recorded74,454 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 DVV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 74,454 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 74,453 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 73,880 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,846 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 67,676 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged Filling neck completely corroded off (7.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure Filling and breather pipe (7.2.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,329 miles

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

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

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front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both-sides (3.7.B.3)

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Fail 1 Nov 2016 64,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine-management-light-is-on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both-sides (3.7.B.3)

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Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,014 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 60,012 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

engine management light is on

Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,114 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 119,886 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,090 miles

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,747 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine manegment light illuminated on the dash

Fail 31 Oct 2011 39,747 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine manegment light illuminated on the dash

Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,175 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,539 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,998 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,490 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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LT53 DVV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT53 DVV, 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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What year was LT53 DVV registered?

LT53 DVV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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