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V53 KFM

2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,720 mi
Last recorded92,720 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar76,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 KFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 92,720 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 87,871 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,979 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear offside cross member/back pannel is corroded to excess but not within prescribed areas, recomend repair

Fail 25 Jan 2014 84,979 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear offside cross member/back pannel is corroded to excess but not within prescribed areas, recomend repair

Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,344 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 83,343 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,846 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

advise offside rear brake effort, advise further inspection/adjust

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,472 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 80,468 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,724 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 74,413 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,075 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 67,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 58,769 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 50,753 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Based on 26,421 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,774
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,091
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,756
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 1,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,068
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,055
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V53 KFM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 76,845 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,091 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V53 KFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V53 KFM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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