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ET03 UTX

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,880 mi
Last recorded127,880 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 127,880 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 120,025 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 120,025 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 112,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal anti-slip slight wear

Fail 27 Apr 2015 112,221 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal anti-slip slight wear

oil level low

Pass 20 May 2014 104,252 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 93,833 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 75,419 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 58,995 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 46,494 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,688 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 28,476 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 20,757 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,642 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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ET03 UTX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ET03 UTX, 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 ET03 UTX registered?

ET03 UTX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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