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R4 RBW

2003 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,721 mi
Last recorded82,721 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 RBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 82,721 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges / cracking / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front coil springs corroding

Fail 11 May 2021 82,721 miles

Exhaust system insecure weld x2 centre (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges / cracking / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front coil springs corroding

Pass 5 May 2020 81,760 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake flexi loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner 1/4 sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 80,769 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake flexi loose on inner wing

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner 1/4 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 80,769 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake flexi loose on inner wing

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner 1/4 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 79,276 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel getting long

Fail 16 May 2018 79,276 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides/polished (1.7.5a)

Front Upper coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,159 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,054 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,813 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,081 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,833 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 12 Apr 2013 63,822 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,344 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,395 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,408 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,471 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,749 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 19,594 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Based on 26,421 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,774
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,091
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,756
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 1,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,068
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,055
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R4 RBW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 68,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,091 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R4 RBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R4 RBW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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