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FL51 SCV

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,008 mi
Last recorded121,008 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 SCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 121,008 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 112,533 miles

radiater and engine crossmember not chassis or stress component heavilly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 105,249 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,279 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 98,259 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,614 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 62,673 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,094 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 43,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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FL51 SCV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL51 SCV, 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 FL51 SCV registered?

FL51 SCV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is FL51 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 SCV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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