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SF51 WLX

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,928 mi
Last recorded69,928 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 WLX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,928 miles

Both chassis weakened by corrosion

Both rear inner and outer sills weakened by corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 61,808 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 61,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,303 miles

exhaust front section corroded

floor corroded at edges

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,188 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust front pipe flexi in poor condition

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 54,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust front pipe flexi in poor condition

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,391 miles

exhaust cat flanges coroded and deteriorated

front exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2012 50,391 miles

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

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

exhaust cat flanges coroded and deteriorated

front exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,742 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s front tyre tread on 2mm at inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,390 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s front tyre tread getting low 185/65r14 h

nail in n/s front tyre and sidewall cracked

rear washer inop

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,579 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 39,579 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,989 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,815 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 32,815 miles

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 28,249 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 28,249 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 22,573 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 22,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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SF51 WLX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SF51 WLX, 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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SF51 WLX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 December 2001.

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