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LC51 NZO

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

64,555 mi
Last recorded64,555 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 NZO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,555 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

Fail 26 Apr 2018 64,555 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,735 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING IN CLIPS

O/S/R SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Oil leak FILTER ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING IN CLIPS

O/S/R SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Oil leak FILTER ()

Pass 3 May 2016 58,953 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING IN CLIPS

Fail 2 May 2016 58,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING IN CLIPS

Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,170 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 53,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,411 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)

exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2014 48,407 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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)

exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,060 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 44,054 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2012 40,024 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,024 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,258 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 37,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,654 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 34,653 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,969 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 28,969 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,416 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 13,369 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 13,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,133 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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LC51 NZO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LC51 NZO, 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 LC51 NZO registered?

LC51 NZO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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