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W79 WKH

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,548 mi
Last recorded63,548 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 WKH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,548 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 63,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion of fuel filler pipe

Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,822 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 53,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,313 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 48,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,222 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 43,220 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,346 miles

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

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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W79 WKH is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W79 WKH, 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 W79 WKH registered?

W79 WKH is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W79 WKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W79 WKH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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