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YW52 MKF

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,733 mi
Last recorded106,733 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 MKF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 106,733 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 105,421 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 105,376 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 94,815 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 94,501 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake hose clip missing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 76,419 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 68,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 59,505 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 59,505 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust rattle

Pass 18 Feb 2006 42,905 miles

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

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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YW52 MKF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YW52 MKF, 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 YW52 MKF registered?

YW52 MKF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is YW52 MKF safe to buy?

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