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RV53 YNR

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,462 mi
Last recorded49,462 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 YNR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 49,462 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 49,454 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 42,151 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 40,424 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 40,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 36,789 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rer inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2020 36,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rer inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2019 35,711 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,265 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 32,300 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,337 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,307 miles

all tyres perrished

Fail 9 Sep 2014 30,307 miles

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

all tyres perrished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 28,178 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,602 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,033 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,419 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,966 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,173 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,412 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,413 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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RV53 YNR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV53 YNR, 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 RV53 YNR?

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What year was RV53 YNR registered?

RV53 YNR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is RV53 YNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 YNR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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