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W596 WAD

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,188 mi
Last recorded107,188 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 WAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 107,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 104,013 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 104,013 miles

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail cross member (6.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 101,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 101,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,127 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,833 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 90,680 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,048 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 83,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,495 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,800 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 64,800 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,933 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 55,933 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,650 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 45,883 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,102 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 38,336 miles

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

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

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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W596 WAD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W596 WAD, 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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W596 WAD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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