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SG03 UPM

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

85,974 mi
Last recorded85,974 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 UPM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 85,974 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and rubber pipes perished ()

Oil leak sump porous ()

exhaust corroded

lambda sensor damaged

Fail 9 May 2018 85,974 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and rubber pipes perished ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak sump porous ()

exhaust corroded

lambda sensor damaged

Pass 12 May 2017 84,151 miles

Front cross member corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 84,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front cross member corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2016 80,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2016 80,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cross member corroded (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 78,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

fuel hose perished at tank

vehicle has slight corossion

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel hose perished at tank

vehicle has slight corossion

Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Fail 15 Apr 2014 75,551 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,632 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 71,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,844 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 64,836 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,607 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Apr 2011 57,607 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,329 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 42,811 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 42,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,712 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 36,712 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,599 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,452 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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SG03 UPM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SG03 UPM, 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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SG03 UPM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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