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SB51 YFJ

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,098 mi
Last recorded125,098 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 YFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 125,098 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 125,016 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 116,886 miles

slight roughness on o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to crack

brackpipes covered with grease

n/s/f inner trackrod has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2009 98,476 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 88,944 miles

slight play at n,s steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2008 88,954 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

slight play at n,s steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2007 77,114 miles

advise nearside front steering rack has slight movment

Pass 6 Nov 2006 66,181 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 57,108 miles

slight play n/side steering rack.dent on ns front door and osr quarter panel.

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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SB51 YFJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB51 YFJ, 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 SB51 YFJ registered?

SB51 YFJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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