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LV03 RFY

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,470 mi
Last recorded127,470 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 RFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 127,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 123,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

offside windscreen damaged , not in swept area

Pass 8 May 2017 122,810 miles

Central Exhaust noisy pipe (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 112,432 miles

exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 100,056 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,099 miles

o/s/r centre bush has slight movement

Fail 23 Apr 2014 92,099 miles

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

o/s/r centre bush has slight movement

Pass 3 May 2013 79,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 68,335 miles

Chip in windscreen outside swept area.

N/s/f tyre has slight damage to tyre wall but not down to the cords.

O/s headlight slightly loose at the bottom but secure.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and pitted

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil sump corroding

signs of corrosion front crossmember and front chassis rails

stone chip front windscreen outside swept area

Fail 10 May 2010 46,073 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 46,073 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,366 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 39,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 33,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,027 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 21,837 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 21,837 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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LV03 RFY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LV03 RFY, 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 LV03 RFY registered?

LV03 RFY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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