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DY51 KPF

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,609 mi
Last recorded96,609 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 KPF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 96,609 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak sump ()

o/s rear chassis corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 96,607 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak sump ()

o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rears (3.6.B.2c)

front bonnet corroded

n/s rear chassis very rusty

pad warning light on

steering rack ends slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,766 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 84,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

b/warning light on perm

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,230 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise fuel lines weak correded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,230 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,477 miles

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

general corrosion

suspension corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 71,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion

suspension corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,021 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light activated

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 17 Feb 2012 62,017 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light activated

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,299 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,723 miles

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

front & rear tyre sizes not matched

Fail 16 Feb 2010 43,721 miles

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

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

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

front & rear tyre sizes not matched

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,912 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,659 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 28,100 miles

fault code light on

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 KPF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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