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W705 YPX

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,068 mi
Last recorded103,068 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 YPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,068 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 97,838 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 97,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 87,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight movement in nearside of steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2011 87,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight movement in nearside of steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,739 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly mishapen on inside edges

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,853 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 34,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,357 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,646 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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W705 YPX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W705 YPX, 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 W705 YPX registered?

W705 YPX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for W705 YPX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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