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K161 YOH

1993 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,672 mi
Last recorded29,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Colt88,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 YOH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 29,672 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 29,496 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 29,417 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 29,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 29,348 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 28,875 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 28,653 miles

Front tyres 2.5mm

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 28,461 miles

Both front brake hoses cracking.

Both front tyres worn low on outer edge.

Both rear arches corroded.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded to brake hose.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,202 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,991 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 27,734 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 27,734 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,447 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 27,092 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 26,779 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 26,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,260 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 26,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,691 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,039 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,256 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,301 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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K161 YOH is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 K161 YOH, 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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What year was K161 YOH registered?

K161 YOH is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 February 1993.

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