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DG51 ETU

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,338 mi
Last recorded141,338 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 ETU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 141,338 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Standard fitment seat belt missing

nsr brake pipe corroding==nsf flexi not secureded==nsr chassis corroding==general corrosion underneath vehicle

rear seats missng at time of test==rear seat belts missing at time of test

Fail 25 Nov 2013 141,338 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Standard fitment seat belt missing

nsr brake pipe corroding==nsf flexi not secureded==nsr chassis corroding==general corrosion underneath vehicle

rear seats missng at time of test==rear seat belts missing at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2012 128,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 118,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

crack on tyre wall rear nearside

Pass 1 Dec 2010 98,315 miles

hand brake high

o/s/f trye slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 81,161 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 71,777 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,766 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 60,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,143 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 47,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 32,773 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 32,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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DG51 ETU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG51 ETU, 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 DG51 ETU registered?

DG51 ETU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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