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SL53 DMZ

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,286 mi
Last recorded58,286 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 DMZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,286 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

engine management light on

front disc inner faces badly corroded

lambda sensor after cat wires cut

fuse bridged with wire

Fail 30 Jun 2014 58,286 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

engine management light on

front disc inner faces badly corroded

lambda sensor after cat wires cut

fuse bridged with wire

Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,657 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,147 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 47,141 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,922 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,918 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,404 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 33,404 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,941 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 21,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,389 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 14,441 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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SL53 DMZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SL53 DMZ, 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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What year was SL53 DMZ registered?

SL53 DMZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SL53 DMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 DMZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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