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KY03 UPA

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,185 mi
Last recorded90,185 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 UPA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 90,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 90,152 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 82,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,194 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 74,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 63,746 miles

surface rusty to underside

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,737 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,129 miles

corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2013 63,125 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,061 miles

Corrosion appearing to underside

Fail 28 Jan 2013 60,059 miles

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

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

Corrosion appearing to underside

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 56,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,667 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,497 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,215 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 40,213 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,512 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Galant?

Based on 121,113 MOT tests across 16,216 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
5,932
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
16,216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,016
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,649
position lamp(s) not working 4,566
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,411
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,987
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KY03 UPA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 74,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Galant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,016 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY03 UPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Galant typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KY03 UPA registered?

KY03 UPA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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