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DA51 KWB

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,715 mi
Last recorded125,715 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 KWB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 125,715 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt retracting mechanism not working

Fail 5 Jan 2013 125,715 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt retracting mechanism not working

Pass 16 Dec 2011 109,555 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 109,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 101,709 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 91,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 80,754 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 73,196 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 58,777 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 44,190 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 44,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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DA51 KWB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA51 KWB, 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 DA51 KWB registered?

DA51 KWB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is DA51 KWB safe to buy?

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