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YY53 AZF

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,970 mi
Last recorded81,970 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 AZF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,970 miles

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

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

both rear fuel pipes corroded

both rear tyres/inner edges worn

damage to near side rear body

Fail 28 Aug 2013 81,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear fuel pipes corroded

both rear tyres/inner edges worn

damage to near side rear body

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,033 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 71,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,148 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,839 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,566 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,652 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 25,652 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,542 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,222 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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YY53 AZF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY53 AZF, 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 YY53 AZF registered?

YY53 AZF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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