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KG51 FYP

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,290 mi
Last recorded126,290 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 FYP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 126,290 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 125,189 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 125,189 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 124,380 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 124,380 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 123,669 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 123,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 108,050 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 107,941 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 87,945 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 70,387 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 50,208 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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KG51 FYP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KG51 FYP, 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 KG51 FYP registered?

KG51 FYP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is KG51 FYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG51 FYP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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