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YC03 NYP

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,567 mi
Last recorded124,567 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 NYP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 124,567 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded. (7.2.2)

exhaust corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 124,567 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center flexi and catalyst gasket (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded. (7.2.2)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 118,559 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded and rubber mountains insecure.

sump corroded and leaking/.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 118,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded and rubber mountains insecure.

sump corroded and leaking/.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 109,244 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 95,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 78,423 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr sill damage

os ns rear lights smoked

Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,423 miles

os ns rear lights smoked

nsr sill damage

Pass 2 Oct 2010 63,664 miles

front brake pads very low.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,517 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,169 miles

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,626 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 39,489 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,912 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,569 miles

cut/ flap , damage to n/s/f outer side wall no cords showimg

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 NYP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NYP, 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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YC03 NYP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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