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PF52 AEM

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,689 mi
Last recorded87,689 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 AEM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 87,689 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 87,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked all around

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracked all around

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,061 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,007 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 82,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,908 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 71,648 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,906 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 68,901 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,227 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 54,584 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 51,049 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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PF52 AEM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF52 AEM, 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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PF52 AEM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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