MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded also part of front subframe excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes damaged and corroded at rear (7.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
corrosion near offside engine mounting
different aspect ratio tyres fitted to front and rear axle
engine management light on
nearside rear tyre has multiple small cuts
slight coolant leak
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Coolant leak
condensation in n/s headlamp
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
condensation near side head lamp
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust downpipe mtg brkt damaged
n.s+o.s chassis rails damaged
n.s.r tyre wearing on inner egde
slight damage to fuel pipe by rear of o.s chassis rail
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LY51 VMG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 58,367 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 LY51 VMG, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LY51 VMG registered?
LY51 VMG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 January 2002.
Is LY51 VMG safe to buy?
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