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V508 HUX

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,972 mi
Last recorded97,972 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV508 HUX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2013 97,972 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 97,905 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEAR SIDE REAR CHASSIS IN POOR CORROSIVE CONDTION.

NEAR SIDE REAR FOOT BRAKE DOES NOT LOCK.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,008 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 89,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sills corroded

lower front pannel corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,177 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis corroded

rear brake pipes corrosion set in

Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,997 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,655 miles

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

o/s/f headlight bracket broken headlight secure

Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,655 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

o/s/f headlight bracket broken headlight secure

Pass 8 Jul 2009 66,039 miles

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

o/s/f headlight bracket broken (headlight secure)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 66,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f headlight bracket broken (headlight secure)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,181 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,420 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 46,020 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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V508 HUX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V508 HUX, 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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What year was V508 HUX registered?

V508 HUX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V508 HUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V508 HUX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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