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AY03 OKJ

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,418 mi
Last recorded79,418 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,418 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 79,171 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 70,129 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 69,994 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end caps (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end caps (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished on side wall

Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,019 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 57,019 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,865 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel pipe at rear corroded

rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 52,865 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel pipe at rear corroded

rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 48,359 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

rear foot brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 3 Dec 2012 48,359 miles

rear foot brakes slightly unbalanced

Fail 5 Dec 2011 44,610 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 5 Dec 2011 44,610 miles

front brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,142 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 40,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 20,741 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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AY03 OKJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AY03 OKJ, 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 AY03 OKJ registered?

AY03 OKJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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