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V201 KAB

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,938 mi
Last recorded98,938 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV201 KAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 98,936 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,008 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded, very near to being excess

n/s front tyre valve deteriorated

unable to check rear seatbelts due to seats folded down and excessluggage

Pass 9 Jun 2017 90,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 90,419 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,980 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 87,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,015 miles

both front wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 11 Sep 2014 81,132 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cut in n/s/f o/s/f inner tyres wall

Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,132 miles

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

cut in n/s/f o/s/f inner tyres wall

Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,645 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,965 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2011

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 46,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE UPPER WINDSCREEN DAMAGED,OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2009 38,014 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,956 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 22,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 20,037 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 KAB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 70,694 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 KAB, 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 27 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 KAB registered?

V201 KAB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V201 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V201 KAB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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