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OV51 TKD

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,349 mi
Last recorded51,349 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 TKD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 51,349 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,507 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,372 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,908 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 33,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,152 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 26,666 miles

Rear bumper partly held with tape. (Advise Repair)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 25,816 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,816 miles

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,545 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,044 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,116 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 17,703 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 14,796 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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OV51 TKD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OV51 TKD, 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 OV51 TKD registered?

OV51 TKD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is OV51 TKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 TKD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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