CarVerify

Free Car Check

W257 AKN

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,858 mi
Last recorded67,858 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 AKN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 67,858 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 67,858 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central section exhaust corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed About to show cord 175/70X13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords 175/70X13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 57,828 miles

Offside Floor Pan Corroded

Offside Front Inside Bonnet Upper Spring Mount Corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer & Inner Sills Corroded

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 57,828 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box split (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Floor Pan Corroded

Offside Front Inside Bonnet Upper Spring Mount Corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer & Inner Sills Corroded

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 53,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2024 53,038 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting marked yellow, underside vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2023 50,474 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 47,010 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 43,993 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,479 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 38,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 36,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 34,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 33,237 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 32,689 miles

o/s/f brake hose pipe metal deteriorating

slight play at n/s inner steering arm

Pass 29 May 2014 31,711 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 30,517 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 29,192 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,770 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 26,158 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 23,838 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,508 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 18,881 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 16,100 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
Full Mitsubishi Colt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W257 AKN is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W257 AKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W257 AKN?

You can check the full history of W257 AKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W257 AKN registered?

W257 AKN is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W257 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 AKN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W257 AKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W257 AKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.