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W566 PKV

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,760 mi
Last recorded100,760 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 PKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 100,760 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 100,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 93,385 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 93,379 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 92,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 86,551 miles

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 86,551 miles

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,243 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,997 miles

advise both rear tyres on three m/m

Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2012 56,498 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,231 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,254 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,054 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 23,054 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 21,253 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,763 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,364 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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W566 PKV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W566 PKV, 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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W566 PKV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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