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VE53 UUL

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,109 mi
Last recorded57,109 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 UUL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,109 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 57,042 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,627 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 43,627 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 36,416 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 May 2008 36,416 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2007 30,929 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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VE53 UUL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VE53 UUL, 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 VE53 UUL registered?

VE53 UUL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is VE53 UUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 UUL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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