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BV51 YHS

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,732 mi
Last recorded128,732 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 YHS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2010 128,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 128,732 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 116,521 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 101,788 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 85,915 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 72,202 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 58,377 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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BV51 YHS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV51 YHS, 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 BV51 YHS registered?

BV51 YHS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BV51 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 YHS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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