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V445 FYA

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,115 mi
Last recorded112,115 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV445 FYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 112,115 miles

ADVISE CORROSION ON OUTER SKIN BY REAR SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTINGS N/S/R AND O/S/R

Pass 18 Jun 2013 108,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 108,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,634 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2011 86,230 miles

Different size tyres front to rear

Front discs slightly worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil level on min

Pass 4 May 2010 77,919 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 77,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2009 68,940 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 68,940 miles

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

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

front offside tyre under inflated.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 59,574 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 52,932 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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V445 FYA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V445 FYA, 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 V445 FYA registered?

V445 FYA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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