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RV03 YZX

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,324 mi
Last recorded120,324 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 120,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Tie bar has play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar has play

Pass 16 Sep 2015 107,745 miles

Side skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2015 106,609 miles

Coolant leak

Front crossmember corroded outside prescribed areas.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 97,953 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 91,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,331 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,595 miles

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

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,696 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 58,856 miles

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

chassis and suspension components rusty

front crossmember rusty

stonechips front screen

Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,484 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,480 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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RV03 YZX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV03 YZX registered?

RV03 YZX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is RV03 YZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 YZX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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