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SD51 AZW

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,130 mi
Last recorded93,130 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 AZW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 93,130 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Slight judder on rear brakes

Fail 23 Jun 2010 93,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Slight judder on rear brakes

Pass 16 Jun 2009 77,304 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,623 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 71,263 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,567 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,492 miles

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

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

bump stops on suspension have been altered (cut)

no air filter fitted to vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2007 57,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

bump stops on vehicle have been cut up

no air filter fitted to car

Pass 4 Feb 2006 45,626 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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SD51 AZW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD51 AZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD51 AZW registered?

SD51 AZW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SD51 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 AZW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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