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BJ51 UUV

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,574 mi
Last recorded112,574 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 UUV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 112,574 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 112,572 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 105,683 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 100,065 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,540 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in both rack knuckle joints

Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,911 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 80,911 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,203 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 49,149 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat recliner appears to be loose but can be secured in upright position advise investigation

Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,149 miles

drivers seat recliner appears to be loose but can be secured in upright position advise investigation

Pass 12 Dec 2007 42,569 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 35,593 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 35,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UUV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UUV, 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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BJ51 UUV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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