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W502 RUX

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,066 mi
Last recorded96,066 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW502 RUX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,066 miles

Oil leak

brake pipe at osr corroded

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & components

front no plate broken & partly held on with tape & elastic bands

nsr chassis badly corroded but not holed

Fail 21 Jul 2015 95,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipe at osr corroded

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & components

front no plate broken & partly held on with tape & elastic bands

nsr chassis badly corroded but not holed

Pass 19 Jul 2014 90,143 miles

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

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

n/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 90,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

n/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 84,615 miles

Offside Front and BOTH rear tyres are starting to perish

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 84,615 miles

Offside Front and BOTH rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,858 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 73,549 miles

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

Oil leak

high travel on hand brake

Fail 4 Mar 2011 73,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

high travel on hand brake

Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,057 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 70,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,480 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,860 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 56,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 51,074 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 45,222 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 45,205 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W502 RUX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W502 RUX, 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 W502 RUX registered?

W502 RUX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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