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AY51 EDX

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,048 mi
Last recorded27,048 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EDX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2007 27,048 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,048 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 24,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,134 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 21,042 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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AY51 EDX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 61,154 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 AY51 EDX, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY51 EDX registered?

AY51 EDX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AY51 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 EDX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY51 EDX have outstanding finance?

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