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PX03 VMC

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,896 mi
Last recorded49,896 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 VMC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,063 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,948 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 37,813 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,741 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 30,686 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,434 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 22,374 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 17,017 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,017 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,950 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,458 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,919 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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PX03 VMC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PX03 VMC, 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 PX03 VMC registered?

PX03 VMC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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