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EK03 YEU

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,804 mi
Last recorded53,804 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 YEU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,804 miles

both rear tyres are perished/cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2013 53,804 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are perished/cracked

os wiper is split at one end

Pass 16 May 2012 49,428 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,012 miles

slight blow from exhaust centre section

Pass 12 May 2010 39,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 May 2010 39,283 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all wiper poor and split

Pass 29 May 2009 34,726 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 34,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,840 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2006 15,527 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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EK03 YEU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK03 YEU, 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 EK03 YEU registered?

EK03 YEU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is EK03 YEU safe to buy?

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