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Y256 TKE

2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,993 mi
Last recorded149,993 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 TKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 149,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 135,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 121,518 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,637 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,505 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 80,208 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 66,097 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 52,637 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 52,634 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2010 51,361 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,361 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,375 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,165 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,605 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,587 miles

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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Y256 TKE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y256 TKE, 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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What year was Y256 TKE registered?

Y256 TKE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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