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GJ51 USD

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,438 mi
Last recorded65,438 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 USD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 65,438 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 60,192 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 54,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 49,642 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 45,970 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,905 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 33,832 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 34,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 23,190 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 21,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,348 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 19,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,544 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 13,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GJ51 USD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GJ51 USD, 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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GJ51 USD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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