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W512 YBT

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,600 mi
Last recorded69,600 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 YBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear bumper damaged but has no sharp or jagged edges

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both near side and offside floors (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 69,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear bumper damaged but has no sharp or jagged edges

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both near side and offside floors (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 65,046 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,070 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2014 55,192 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyers distorted

Fail 31 May 2014 55,192 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyers distorted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 48,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,460 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,094 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,903 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,364 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION VERY DRY AND RUSTY.

PETROL FILLER PIPE VERY DRY AND RUETY,

Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,473 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,431 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 26,802 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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W512 YBT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W512 YBT, 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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W512 YBT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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