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YW03 FVB

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,957 mi
Last recorded97,957 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 FVB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 97,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow between cat / centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,809 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on fuel filler neck tube

Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,424 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Fail 12 Jul 2013 62,088 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,227 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 52,399 miles

o/r/tyre slightly distorted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,991 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,224 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 43,224 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,295 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 36,246 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front brake discs pitted on inner edges

unable to fully inspect o/s/r seatbelt due to childseat being fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,829 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YW03 FVB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YW03 FVB, 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 YW03 FVB registered?

YW03 FVB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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