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DK51 SUV

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,433 mi
Last recorded144,433 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 SUV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 144,433 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 140,204 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 136,609 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 133,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine sump corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 133,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

engine sump corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 121,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Sep 2008 108,210 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 89,105 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 72,141 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2005 58,398 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 58,398 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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DK51 SUV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DK51 SUV, 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 DK51 SUV registered?

DK51 SUV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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