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V450 GDK

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,464 mi
Last recorded57,464 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV450 GDK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2014 57,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2014 57,464 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,772 miles

both front headlight lenses faded

nearside front seat loose in ruunners

nearside front tyre 3mm on outer and 4mm on inner

offside front tyre 3mm on outer edge and 5mm on centre

rear wiper split

seat belts slow retract

Fail 26 Nov 2013 52,772 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front headlight lenses faded

nearside front seat loose in ruunners

nearside front tyre 3mm on outer and 4mm on inner

offside front tyre 3mm on outer edge and 5mm on centre

rear wiper split

seat belts slow retract

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,124 miles

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

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

battery insecure

both front headlight lenses faded

rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 30 Nov 2012 50,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

both front headlight lenses faded

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front wiper leaving smear

rear wiper blade split

water inside both front headlights

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,592 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 37,592 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,406 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 32,406 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear tyres, tread between 2.5mm-3mm

both front brakes binding slightly (possible sticking pads/caliper)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2008 28,332 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,332 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2007 24,683 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,683 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,281 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 19,691 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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V450 GDK is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V450 GDK, 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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V450 GDK is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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