MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
front brake pads 80% worn
front crossmember corroded
rear wiper split
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
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
front cross member corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front crossmember corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
front crossmember corroded
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
all round brake lineings to be checked.
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
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
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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