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WG03 CVS

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,056 mi
Last recorded141,056 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 CVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 141,056 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 141,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 122,887 miles

fuel pipe rear corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 122,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipe rear corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 119,209 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 111,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front bumper corner insecure

temporary repair to nearside headlamp

Fail 31 Jul 2014 111,742 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front bumper corner insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2013 102,353 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,963 miles

nearside headlight unit poorly fitting but headlight aim correct

offside wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,145 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 75,145 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 70,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,817 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,476 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,276 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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WG03 CVS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WG03 CVS, 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 WG03 CVS registered?

WG03 CVS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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