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W873 RKV

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,354 mi
Last recorded65,354 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW873 RKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 7 Apr 2012 62,219 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 58,150 miles

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

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 20 Mar 2010 53,448 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 47,687 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,116 miles

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

nearside rear tyre shows evidence of either a major repair has been carried out on it.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 41,116 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)

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

nearside rear tyre shows evidence of either a major repair has been carried out on it.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,153 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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W873 RKV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W873 RKV, 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 W873 RKV registered?

W873 RKV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W873 RKV safe to buy?

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