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VA03 XVH

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,609 mi
Last recorded93,609 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 XVH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 93,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 93,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 88,481 miles

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

eml on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 81,312 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 75,093 miles

front tyres tread worn close to minimum wear limit & inner edge of tread worn smooth (recommend replace).

offside front to rear metal brake pipe (at rear) is corroded (recommend repair/replace).

Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,043 miles

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

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

front brake discs are corroded & worn (recommend replace).

front tyres tread worn close to minimum wear limit & inner edge of tread worn smooth (recommend replace).

offside front to rear metal brake pipe (at rear) is corroded (recommend repair/replace).

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,390 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside & offside front tyres inner edge of tread wearing/worn.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 67,382 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside & offside front tyres inner edge of tread wearing/worn.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 61,813 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,813 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,268 miles

(we recomend new tyres & wiper blades are fitted a.s.a.p).

n/s front tyre tread close to minimum wear limit.

o/s front tyre inner edge of tread worn (bald).

rear tyres deterioating (splitting/cracking in tread).

wiper blade effectiveness.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,691 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

rear tyre(s) deterioating/cracking.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 49,562 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

rear tyre(s) deterioating/cracking.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,211 miles

o/s wiper blade torn

Fail 30 Mar 2010 44,211 miles

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

o/s wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,408 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 41,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,031 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,925 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,791 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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VA03 XVH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VA03 XVH, 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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VA03 XVH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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