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V369 KEC

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

27,420 mi
Last recorded27,420 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV369 KEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2016 27,420 miles

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

Fuel pipe excessively damaged filler neck (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck (7.2.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,023 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,740 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 25,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 22,820 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 22,820 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 20,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,818 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 19,818 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 18,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 18,987 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,072 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 18,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 16,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,860 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,166 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,174 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 11,089 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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V369 KEC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 V369 KEC, 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 V369 KEC registered?

V369 KEC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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