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VK03 RYB

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,866 mi
Last recorded152,866 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 RYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 152,866 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 152,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 143,955 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 123,110 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 123,110 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 101,236 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 101,236 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,433 miles

Center section exhaust very rusty

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 91,706 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 91,706 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 81,764 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,277 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 72,277 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 61,664 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 46,808 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 35,937 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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VK03 RYB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK03 RYB, 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 VK03 RYB registered?

VK03 RYB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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