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SO03 DTX

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,251 mi
Last recorded94,251 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 DTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2014 94,251 miles

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

Centre engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 94,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Centre engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 92,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 92,494 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 77,828 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,181 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,406 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 51,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 41,514 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 41,514 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 33,893 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 33,893 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 25,916 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 25,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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SO03 DTX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SO03 DTX, 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 SO03 DTX registered?

SO03 DTX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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