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VX53 YUE

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,193 mi
Last recorded100,193 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YUE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 100,193 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 100,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Fuel pipe excessively damaged filler neck corroded (7.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 95,857 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 95,857 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,474 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 22 Sep 2015 82,474 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,742 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,096 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear tyres slightly perished and worn on both edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,724 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 50,723 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,163 miles

All tyres perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,389 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 40,389 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,045 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,846 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,452 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,284 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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VX53 YUE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VX53 YUE, 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 VX53 YUE registered?

VX53 YUE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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