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AO10 EJA

2010 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,977 mi
Last recorded147,977 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 Mitsubishi Colt51,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 EJA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 147,977 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 147,962 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 139,099 miles

Offside Front fog lamp broken and inop

front bumper damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2020 139,098 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp broken and inop

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,336 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on application at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 128,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on application at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 119,675 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 119,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,467 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 99,930 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,635 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,295 miles

both rear tyres blocking on inner tread

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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AO10 EJA is a 2010 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2010 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,097 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 AO10 EJA, 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 16 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO10 EJA is a 2010 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 March 2010.

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