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YC03 KXL

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,174 mi
Last recorded88,174 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 KXL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from drum to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,741 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 86,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,723 miles

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 24 Feb 2015 80,711 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 19 Feb 2014 72,846 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,846 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 63,878 miles

LH Front tyre cracking in outer wall

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,327 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 50,113 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 50,096 miles

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

front brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 43,763 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre slow puncture

Fail 7 May 2010 43,763 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre slow puncture

Pass 15 May 2009 37,362 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 37,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 31,054 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 31,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2007 24,303 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 17,436 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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YC03 KXL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC03 KXL, 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 YC03 KXL registered?

YC03 KXL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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