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V451 GDK

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,478 mi
Last recorded130,478 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV451 GDK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 130,478 miles

o/s/r fog light lens cracked

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all previous welding repairs heavily covered in underseal

n/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r wheel arch and sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 128,788 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed at pass limit (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch and sill

some corrosion and previous welding to rear chassis

some corrosion to n/s/f floor

Pass 18 Dec 2019 127,293 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front mud flap insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis, inner sills and floors under sealed

front down pipe heat shield rattling

offside and nearside rear inner chassis around rear stabilising arms corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2019 127,292 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread 3mm

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front mud flap insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis, inner sills and floors under sealed

front down pipe heat shield rattling

offside and nearside rear inner chassis around rear stabilising arms corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 124,302 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sills, chassis ans suspension components corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 121,823 miles

extensive welding repairs

Pass 15 Dec 2016 118,708 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 115,222 miles

front anti roll bar links perished

surface underbody corrosion and hole behind osr inner arch

Pass 18 Dec 2014 111,211 miles

extensive welding to chasis and floor

Pass 24 Dec 2013 107,080 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Dec 2012 103,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

both front lower arms corroded

fog light damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2011 99,261 miles

fog light cracked

non standard repair to exhaust system

play in steering

Pass 29 Dec 2010 94,498 miles

no plate lamp worn wear steering tyres low

Pass 17 Dec 2009 86,128 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 86,128 miles

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 78,372 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 78,372 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 69,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 69,484 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 59,630 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 59,630 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 49,202 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 49,202 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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V451 GDK is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V451 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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What year was V451 GDK registered?

V451 GDK is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V451 GDK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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