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VK53 HLA

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,830 mi
Last recorded73,830 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 HLA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 73,830 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 73,814 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure back box rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 72,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,255 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 72,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,416 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 69,416 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,594 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 64,954 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,852 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,600 miles

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

battery insecure

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,418 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 52,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,023 miles

nail in n/s/r

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,435 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 42,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,153 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 37,153 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 29,701 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,786 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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VK53 HLA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VK53 HLA, 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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VK53 HLA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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