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GV53 OEG

2003 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Black Diesel 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,664 mi
Last recorded130,664 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 OEG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 130,664 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 130,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect front (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect front (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 128,339 miles

Nearside rear door stiff to open

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 128,339 miles

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

Nearside rear door stiff to open

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,018 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 124,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 120,406 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres inner edges devoid of tread at time of test3

front brake discs in very poor condition

front brake pads very low

injector leaking

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing uneven

wipers poor

Fail 10 Sep 2014 119,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres inner edges devoid of tread at time of test3

front brake discs in very poor condition

front brake pads very low

injector leaking

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing uneven

wipers poor

Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,802 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,691 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,709 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 75,328 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,328 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,190 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 55,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,646 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,079 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 34,370 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 34,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,856 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Based on 26,421 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,774
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,091
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,756
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 1,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,068
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,055
Full Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar reliability report

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GV53 OEG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Black with a 1,834cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 68,710 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 Spacestar fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,091 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV53 OEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV53 OEG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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