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W309 ULY

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,597 mi
Last recorded106,597 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 ULY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 106,597 miles

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 9 Jul 2011 106,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 11 Jun 2010 99,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion developing on brake pipes

corrosion developing under vehicle

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Jun 2010 99,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion developing on brake pipes

corrosion developing under vehicle

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2009 94,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake high

rear number plate poor condision

Pass 4 Mar 2009 94,624 miles

hand brake high

rear number plate poor condision

Pass 1 Feb 2008 84,014 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 62,100 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 44,131 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 40,151 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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W309 ULY is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W309 ULY, 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 W309 ULY registered?

W309 ULY is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W309 ULY safe to buy?

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