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RV03 YZG

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,487 mi
Last recorded116,487 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 YZG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 116,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 113,500 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 111,084 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,465 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 98,144 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,068 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,287 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 76,275 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,237 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 68,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,470 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,695 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 63,686 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,887 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 54,916 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,135 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,903 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 36,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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RV03 YZG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RV03 YZG, 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 RV03 YZG registered?

RV03 YZG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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