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YB52 YJP

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,009 mi
Last recorded126,009 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 YJP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 126,009 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 126,282 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 114,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 95,934 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy in operation

Fail 23 May 2012 95,933 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy in operation

Pass 24 May 2011 78,593 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 61,387 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 61,387 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 58,450 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 58,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 46,392 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 46,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 32,724 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,386 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 10,248 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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YB52 YJP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB52 YJP, 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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YB52 YJP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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