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SK51 YHV

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,247 mi
Last recorded81,247 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 YHV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f inner wing corroded

under body corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 81,247 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f inner wing corroded

under body corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,211 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,075 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 66,074 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 65,834 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

floor and chassis areas showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,594 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,086 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,619 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,698 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,053 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,780 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,172 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,669 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 31,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 21,672 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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SK51 YHV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK51 YHV, 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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SK51 YHV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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