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VK53 UMV

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,586 mi
Last recorded112,586 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 UMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 112,586 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 106,190 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear ns /os chassis rusted

Fail 16 Nov 2017 106,190 miles

rear ns /os chassis rusted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 97,844 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,406 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 93,398 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)

Fuel pipe insecure filler tube rusted through (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres are near to limit of wear.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 891,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres are near to limit of wear.

nearside rear brake, reduced performance.

parking brake performance 17%, just passed test.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,056 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 79,147 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,551 miles

offside rear brake, reduced performance

Fail 7 Oct 2011 75,551 miles

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

offside rear brake, reduced performance

Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,153 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 71,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s front brake disc scored

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,343 miles

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

brake discs corroded

o/s rear brake performance low

replace front wiper blades soon

Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,751 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,098 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,485 miles

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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 UMV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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