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YV03 YVS

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,767 mi
Last recorded63,767 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 YVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 63,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,985 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 58,952 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened insecure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,715 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,674 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and front all (3.6.B.2c)

wax oil to chassis to floor

Fail 17 Nov 2015 53,674 miles

Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked both sides (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and front all (3.6.B.2c)

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,987 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 47,983 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 19 May 2012 43,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,783 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,180 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 10,299 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 10,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight damage to floor panels to rear of vehicle

tyre tread scuffed badly on nearside front

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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YV03 YVS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,132 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YV03 YVS, 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 YV03 YVS registered?

YV03 YVS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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