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X185 YFT

2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,986 mi
Last recorded94,986 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 YFT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 94,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front tyres wearing edges

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket detatched

rear panal/ inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,502 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 83,635 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013
Fail 11 Mar 2013

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,271 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,612 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 77,612 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ALL BRAKE PIPES IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,315 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 76,302 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,340 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 65,320 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 65,320 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 52,218 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)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Based on 26,421 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,774
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,091
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,756
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 1,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,068
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,055
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X185 YFT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 68,925 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 Spacestar fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,091 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X185 YFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X185 YFT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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