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W234 ULU

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,890 mi
Last recorded91,890 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 ULU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 91,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight corrosion under neath

Pass 15 Jun 2019 87,305 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 87,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 82,027 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 82,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen possible bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 80,317 miles

corrosion to visible brake pipes not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,601 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 79,601 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 70,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY/MOVEMNT IN BOTH FRONT WHEELS AT TIME OF TEST

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Feb 2014 60,068 miles

SLIGHT PLAI IN BOTH FRONT WHEELS

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 17 Mar 2013 50,144 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,350 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,553 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,882 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,074 miles

Damage offside front of car

Noise from rear brakes

Rear fog lamp lense cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2009 26,074 miles

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

Damage offside front of car

Noise from rear brakes

Rear fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,976 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2008 18,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2007 12,321 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,289 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 9,289 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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W234 ULU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W234 ULU, 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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W234 ULU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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