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YY03 VNP

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,679 mi
Last recorded91,679 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VNP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,679 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 91,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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 16 Apr 2016 78,613 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 78,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 69,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,125 miles

o/s + n/s front tyres getting close to limits

Fail 27 Mar 2014 57,125 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s + n/s front brake discs in poor condition - advise replace

o/s + n/s front tyres getting close to limits

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,697 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 45,576 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 34,953 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 34,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,753 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,861 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 13,038 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 8,325 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 7,373 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 5,916 miles

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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YY03 VNP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY03 VNP, 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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YY03 VNP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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