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W228 PEX

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,901 mi
Last recorded72,901 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 PEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 72,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 72,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 65,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 65,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 May 2021 52,133 miles

Both outer sills becoming weak

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 52,133 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills becoming weak

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 47,332 miles

Outer both sills corroded & becoming weak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 45,303 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,582 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

centre exhaust system corroded

welding repair carried out osr wheel arch inner but has been freshly coated with underseal so unable to fully inspect repair.

Fail 25 Apr 2018 42,575 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

centre exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,641 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 37,401 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,791 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 32,791 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,502 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,299 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 22,553 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,127 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 21,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,943 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,526 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 13,940 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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W228 PEX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 63,578 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 W228 PEX, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W228 PEX registered?

W228 PEX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W228 PEX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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