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W704 PKV

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,382 mi
Last recorded136,382 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW704 PKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 136,382 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2013 136,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2012 132,879 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

GEARBOX CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 132,879 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

GEARBOX CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 128,429 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 128,429 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 126,262 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 126,262 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 119,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 119,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 114,352 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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W704 PKV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W704 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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W704 PKV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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