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OV03 EUZ

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,214 mi
Last recorded98,214 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 EUZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 98,214 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,294 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,030 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 75,971 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 69,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,521 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,607 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 55,607 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,843 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 48,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,937 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,626 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,353 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 33,414 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,414 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,604 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,049 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,102 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 24,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,224 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 21,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,148 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 18,148 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,950 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 9,425 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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OV03 EUZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OV03 EUZ, 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 OV03 EUZ registered?

OV03 EUZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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