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FG51 BDY

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,461 mi
Last recorded95,461 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 BDY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 95,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 86,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s + n/s floor to sill corroded but not considered excessive

rear brake pipes slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,921 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,944 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,604 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,089 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 30,702 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 26,342 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 26,342 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 23,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,321 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 22,693 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2006 19,416 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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FG51 BDY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG51 BDY, 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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FG51 BDY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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