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BJ51 BWK

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,848 mi
Last recorded30,848 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BWK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2010 30,848 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

extensive corrosion too suspension components/

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,848 miles

extensive corrosion too suspension components/

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,449 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 29,850 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,850 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 28,978 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,978 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 26,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,615 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 20,403 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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BJ51 BWK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BJ51 BWK, 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.

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What year was BJ51 BWK registered?

BJ51 BWK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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