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MJ03 OLA

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,191 mi
Last recorded83,191 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 OLA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 83,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,086 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 80,056 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 77,102 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2014 77,102 miles

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

both front discs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 75,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,569 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,884 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 71,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 64,438 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 64,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,603 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,867 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,414 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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MJ03 OLA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MJ03 OLA, 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 MJ03 OLA registered?

MJ03 OLA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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