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LD51 MJJ

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,020 mi
Last recorded70,020 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 MJJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2024 70,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 68,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s and n/s rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2022 67,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear chassis has slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2020 65,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2019 65,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear chassis has heavy surface corrosion

Offside Rear chassis has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 56,129 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,654 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,216 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,553 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,324 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,324 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front tyres getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,560 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,265 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,756 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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LD51 MJJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LD51 MJJ, 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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LD51 MJJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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