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DY51 KOX

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,602 mi
Last recorded79,602 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 KOX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 79,602 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 69,168 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,357 miles

brake pads fitted near limit

leak from gearbox

nearside front tyre close to limit

noise from gearbox

slight play in steeering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2007 66,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

leak from gear box

nearside front tyre close to limit

noise from gearbox

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2006 61,823 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate inside

Fail 13 Sep 2006 61,823 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 49,424 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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DY51 KOX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DY51 KOX, 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 DY51 KOX registered?

DY51 KOX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is DY51 KOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 KOX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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