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ST03 AOH

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,110 mi
Last recorded95,110 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 AOH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 95,110 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 95,033 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced xmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,172 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 79,509 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

sump slightly corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 79,508 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front section front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

sump slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 73,885 miles

all 4 tyres cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2016 73,832 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,837 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 68,814 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 13 Sep 2014 63,830 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,319 miles

offside rear, nearside rear, nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2013 57,319 miles

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

offside rear, nearside rear, nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,798 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 47,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,450 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 46,450 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,201 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 45,201 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,065 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,860 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,654 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,477 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 39,477 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,686 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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ST03 AOH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST03 AOH, 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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ST03 AOH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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