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AF03 KBP

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

200,560 mi
Last recorded200,560 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KBP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2015 200,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2014 193,235 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 193,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 180,811 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 173,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 173,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 166,503 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 158,283 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2009 153,754 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 137,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 104,323 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 104,323 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 76,423 miles

advise. front brake pads look low

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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AF03 KBP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF03 KBP, 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 AF03 KBP registered?

AF03 KBP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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