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K252 VWD

1993 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,531 mi
Last recorded53,531 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Colt88,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK252 VWD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2024 53,531 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases To rear of pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As it passes through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator operation (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner wall 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened At bottom by anchor bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator operation (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 51,125 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,836 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,188 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking

windscreen wipers perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,714 miles

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

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

n/side rear tyre perrished sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,234 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,727 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,227 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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K252 VWD is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K252 VWD, 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 K252 VWD registered?

K252 VWD is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 April 1993.

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