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D13 MKY

1993 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,388 mi
Last recorded133,388 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Colt88,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 MKY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 133,388 miles

battery insecure

brake hoses perished

front beam corroded

nsr tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre near limits

Fail 31 Jan 2013 133,388 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

brake hoses perished

front beam corroded

nsr tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre near limits

Pass 17 Feb 2012 121,440 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

surface corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2012 121,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

surface corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2011 115,531 miles

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

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

car corroded underneath

o/s front tyre wearing more on inner edge

unable to see pads properly

Fail 9 Feb 2011 115,531 miles

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

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

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

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

car corroded underneath

o/s front tyre wearing more on inner edge

unable to see pads properly

Pass 16 Jan 2010 107,749 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no rear seats or seat belts

Pass 28 Jan 2009 162,730 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 162,730 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front 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 30 Jan 2008 97,331 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 145,781 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 138,841 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 138,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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D13 MKY is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 88,092 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 D13 MKY, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D13 MKY is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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