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YY53 NYB

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,460 mi
Last recorded85,460 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 85,460 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 May 2010 85,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,311 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 72,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,429 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 37,580 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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 NYB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YY53 NYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY53 NYB registered?

YY53 NYB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is YY53 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 NYB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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