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K185 AFC

1993 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,993 mi
Last recorded121,993 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Colt88,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 AFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 121,993 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 121,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 118,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 115,219 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 115,219 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 111,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 106,290 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 106,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 98,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear tyre fouling wheel arch under load - some cuts in sidewall, not deep enough to expose cord.

Fail 15 Jul 2006 98,712 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre fouling wheel arch under load - some cuts in sidewall, not deep enough to expose cord

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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K185 AFC is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K185 AFC, 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 K185 AFC registered?

K185 AFC is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 May 1993.

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