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KF51 YDZ

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,961 mi
Last recorded51,961 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 YDZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 51,961 miles

both rear tyres are in a very poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2017 49,808 miles

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

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

offside rear floorpan corroded

offside rear suspension trailing arm mounting corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 49,772 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear floorpan corroded

offside rear suspension trailing arm mounting corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,902 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,483 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

floorpan has corrosion

front lower suspension arms are corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2015 47,483 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

floorpan has corrosion

front lower suspension arms are corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,088 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,488 miles

offside wiper split

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,479 miles

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,497 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2009 23,421 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,421 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,956 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,750 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,150 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 132,827 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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KF51 YDZ 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 82.4%.

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 KF51 YDZ, 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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KF51 YDZ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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