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LT53 DXV

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,684 mi
Last recorded65,684 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 DXV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,684 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,901 miles

eml light on

Fail 21 Oct 2011 53,901 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid level low

eml light on

Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,516 miles

MIL on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

radiator in very poor condition

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Oct 2010 45,516 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

MIL on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

radiator in very poor condition

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,409 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

unable to check front pads due to limited visability

Fail 23 Sep 2009 35,409 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

unable to check front pads due to limited visability

Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2007 18,055 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 DXV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT53 DXV, 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

How do I check the history of LT53 DXV?

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What year was LT53 DXV registered?

LT53 DXV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is LT53 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 DXV shows 9 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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