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MK53 EYD

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests22 (10 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

57,415 mi
Last recorded57,415 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 EYD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 57,415 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 48,894 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both floors (5.2.6)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both floors (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,097 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 22 Sep 2015 41,097 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and centre pipe to back box broken (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os and ns (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 8 Apr 2015 40,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil light on

Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,628 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 34,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,994 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 30,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,160 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 23 Sep 2011 27,160 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,400 miles

engine managment light on

front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2010 23,400 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light on

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2009 20,775 miles

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

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

front discs corroding

front roll bar bushes starting to perish(split)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,775 miles

front discs corroding

front roll bar bushes starting to perish(split)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,827 miles

Managment light on dash on all time?

Fail 23 Sep 2008 18,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Managment light on dash on all time?

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,044 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 16,044 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,116 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 12,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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MK53 EYD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 MK53 EYD, 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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MK53 EYD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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