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W249 YVA

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,810 mi
Last recorded103,810 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 YVA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 103,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 103,810 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 94,668 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 94,668 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,123 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 82,123 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,760 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 68,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,643 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,500 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Corrosion to all front and rear suspension units

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 46,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Corrosion to all front and rear suspension units

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,226 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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W249 YVA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W249 YVA, 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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W249 YVA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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