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DG51 FYM

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

115,197 mi
Last recorded115,197 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FYM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2017 115,197 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at the front near lower sill (2.4.A.3)

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at the front near sill (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail engine brace from front cross member to front subframe corroded at the front (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3 mm

Offside Rear tyre tread 2.5 mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

front cross member corroded

general under body corrosion

sump porous and leaking slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2016 104,045 miles

corrosion on brake pipes and fuel lines

exhaust corroded and front hanger

osf tyre low and has a nail in the tread

slight play in osf steering

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2016 104,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on brake pipes and fuel lines

exhaust corroded and front hanger

osf tyre low and has a nail in the tread

slight play in osf steering

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,074 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

front crossmember corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Feb 2015 96,073 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads 80% worn

front crossmember corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 21 Feb 2014 86,629 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,629 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 84,958 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 84,958 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 83,395 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 83,395 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2011 75,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 71,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 71,033 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,419 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 70,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 68,105 miles

all round brake lineings to be checked.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 63,986 miles

front tyres are worn to 3mm advise tracking

slight sidewall damage to o/s rear tyre, nail in n/s rear

wiper blades are split at the ends advise replace

Fail 25 Jan 2007 63,986 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres are worn to 3mm advise tracking

slight sidewall damage to o/s rear tyre, nail in n/s rear

wiper blades are split at the ends advise replace

Pass 2 Feb 2006 52,355 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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DG51 FYM is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

DG51 FYM is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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