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V188 FTT

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

89,691 mi
Last recorded89,691 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 FTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 89,691 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f & o/s/f ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 89,378 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f & o/s/f ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 73,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 25 Mar 2025 73,866 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 24 Mar 2025 73,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalic converter blowing on defective weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Middle and rear sections of exhaust both corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 62,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 62,104 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 54,457 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2023 54,451 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2022 48,983 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2022 48,820 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2021 32,789 miles

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracks in

surface cracks in outer anti-rollbar rubbers

Pass 12 Feb 2020 32,660 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 32,342 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 31,956 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 31,384 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,623 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 29,605 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 26,033 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 26,033 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 21,637 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,540 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 18,998 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 18,401 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,962 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,680 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,477 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 13,338 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 13,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V188 FTT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V188 FTT, 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 V188 FTT registered?

V188 FTT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V188 FTT shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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