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SE53 BWX

2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,951 mi
Last recorded70,951 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar45,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 BWX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,951 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 70,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,202 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 68,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,098 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,186 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 60,186 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,802 miles

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly. Possible mis-alignment of wheels

Engine oil filter is showing signs of a leak

Engine oil sump is corroded and is showing signs of a minor sweat

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 54,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly. Possible mis-alignment of wheels

Engine oil filter is showing signs of a leak

Engine oil sump is corroded and is showing signs of a minor sweat

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,068 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 47,977 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

rear discs pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,434 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 46,428 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,455 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 35,553 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 35,415 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 27,711 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Based on 26,421 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,774
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,091
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,756
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 1,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,068
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,055
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SE53 BWX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 45,346 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 Spacestar fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,091 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SE53 BWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SE53 BWX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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