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SA03 DNR

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,007 mi
Last recorded107,007 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 DNR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,007 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine managment light on

Pass 21 Dec 2012 99,907 miles

mil on

Fail 20 Dec 2012 99,905 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

mil on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 92,503 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2011 92,503 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,881 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 84,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 71,283 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 71,282 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,432 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 53,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,171 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,622 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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SA03 DNR 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 61.5%.

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 SA03 DNR, 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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SA03 DNR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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