CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY51 ZPJ

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,259 mi
Last recorded132,259 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 ZPJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2017 132,259 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing drop link bolt broken (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 127,756 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall in poor condition

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

both head lamps lens,in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2015 123,283 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 123,183 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 116,687 miles

ehaust weak

front brake pads and discs poor condition and slighty binding

Fail 30 Sep 2014 116,687 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ehaust weak

front brake pads and discs poor condition and slighty binding

Pass 30 Sep 2013 112,061 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 108,451 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 104,487 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 100,989 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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 98,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

small cuts on n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 14 Sep 2009 98,578 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

small cuts on n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2008 89,024 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 76,414 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 64,177 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 63,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 52,009 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
Full Mitsubishi Colt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY51 ZPJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY51 ZPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY51 ZPJ?

You can check the full history of GY51 ZPJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY51 ZPJ registered?

GY51 ZPJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is GY51 ZPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 ZPJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY51 ZPJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY51 ZPJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.