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W712 STT

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,623 mi
Last recorded73,623 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW712 STT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 73,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 64,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 64,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 58,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Apr 2015 52,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,982 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 37,229 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 37,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 34,600 miles

Battery warning indicatror not illuminated. Recommend drop test

Nearside headlamp aim adjusted

Rear brakes noisy upon application

Tyres perished

Fail 19 May 2011 34,600 miles

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

Battery warning indicatror not illuminated. Recommend drop test

Nearside headlamp aim adjusted

Rear brakes noisy upon application

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Timing belt may be due

Tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2010 33,474 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,418 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 32,418 miles

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

hand brake has a lot of travel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes squealing on application! advise rear brake check/clean and adjust required!

Pass 29 May 2008 31,397 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm

front and rear brakes sqeeky

Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 28,148 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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W712 STT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W712 STT, 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 W712 STT registered?

W712 STT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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