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FCZ 1585

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,785 mi
Last recorded92,785 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 1585
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,785 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 89,384 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 85,580 miles

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

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

offside front tyre outer edge worn 175 70 13

oil was low

Fail 11 Dec 2012 81,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 81,781 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 78,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

oil low

Fail 29 Dec 2011 78,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

oil low

Fail 30 Dec 2010 71,554 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 71,554 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,364 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 63,853 miles

inter mirror not fitted

sump rusted and leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2007 62,296 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 59,046 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 59,046 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

inside mirror missing

Pass 31 Dec 2005 52,609 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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FCZ 1585 is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 63,578 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 FCZ 1585, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FCZ 1585 registered?

FCZ 1585 is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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