CarVerify

Free Car Check

CA03 YZB

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,773 mi
Last recorded56,773 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 YZB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 56,773 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 50,846 miles

Advise filler neck corroded!

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,224 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 50,204 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

flakey corrosion on lower structure panel across front of vehicle

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread pattern and will expose cords soon

petrol tank filler pipeing repaired

rear exhaust repaired

Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,715 miles

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

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

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

chassis section across front vehicle rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,812 miles

chassis section under radiator rusty

slight perishing in all anti roll bar rubbers

surface rust on o/s/r metal brake pipe to brake hose

Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,418 miles

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

heavy flaking corrosion on n/s and o/s rear chassis sections

n/s rear tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)

slight splitting in front wiper blades

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes feeding flexi hoses

Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,155 miles

petrol tank neck rusty

surface corrosion on o/s/r main metal brake pipe feeding brake hose

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,636 miles

long travel on hand brake

slight dampeness arond steering rack but no visuel leek

Pass 28 Apr 2007 31,592 miles

BAD OIL LEEK ON ENGINE

Fail 28 Apr 2007 31,592 miles

BAD OIL LEEK ON ENGINE

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 30,773 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Body damage to offside rear,nearside front,bonnet.

Parking brake travel near end of travel

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
Full Mitsubishi Colt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CA03 YZB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA03 YZB, 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

How do I check the history of CA03 YZB?

You can check the full history of CA03 YZB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA03 YZB registered?

CA03 YZB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is CA03 YZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 YZB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA03 YZB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CA03 YZB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.