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YP03 VJA

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,008 mi
Last recorded142,008 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 VJA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 142,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 123,670 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank filler neck may have fuel leak

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

Nearside rear axle bush starting to deteriorate

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

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

Offside rear axle bush starting to deteriorate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 123,646 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank filler neck may have fuel leak

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

Nearside rear axle bush starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear tyre 3mm - 185/65R14T86

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

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

Offside rear axle bush starting to deteriorate

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread and showing signs of age cracking - 185/65R14T86

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 114,612 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 114,553 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 102,596 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,596 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 90,440 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,345 miles

o/s/r tyre cuts on wall

Fail 11 Sep 2009 69,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/r tyre cuts on wall

Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,713 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,269 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 38,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,491 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 23,491 miles

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

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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YP03 VJA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP03 VJA, 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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YP03 VJA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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