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V201 EAO

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,915 mi
Last recorded134,915 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV201 EAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 134,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 123,585 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2011 113,176 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 113,176 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 100,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 100,040 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 90,986 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 82,097 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 70,805 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 70,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 59,554 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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V201 EAO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V201 EAO, 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 V201 EAO registered?

V201 EAO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V201 EAO safe to buy?

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