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RE03 UCL

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,856 mi
Last recorded104,856 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 UCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 104,856 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 104,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 94,581 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 94,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 87,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,834 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 69,003 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,412 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 47,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2009 47,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 42,640 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,892 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 36,880 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2006 28,943 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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RE03 UCL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE03 UCL, 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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RE03 UCL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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