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NX53 ZZY

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,629 mi
Last recorded50,629 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 ZZY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,259 miles

nearside and offside inner sills rusty.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 50,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside inner sills rusty.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,311 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2010 43,311 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,965 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,758 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 34,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,716 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 28,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,858 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NX53 ZZY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NX53 ZZY, 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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NX53 ZZY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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