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V359 KEC

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,144 mi
Last recorded53,144 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 KEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 53,144 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 53,144 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 52,247 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 49,373 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 49,373 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,668 miles

rusty brake pipes

Fail 15 Dec 2015 46,667 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

rusty brake pipes

Pass 17 Dec 2014 43,971 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 43,956 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Offside front tyre badly split and cracked. ***ADVISE REPLACEMENT***

Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,792 miles

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

front brake pads worn low.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 41,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 37,529 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,623 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,074 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 23,684 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 21,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads appear low,advise inspection.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 18,948 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Jan 2007 16,372 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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V359 KEC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 63,578 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 V359 KEC, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V359 KEC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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