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VK51 FYU

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,601 mi
Last recorded106,601 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 FYU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 106,601 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 106,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both steering inner tie rods worn

surface corrosion to front cross member

Fail 4 Jul 2018 95,876 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both steering inner tie rods worn

surface corrosion to front cross member

Fail 22 Jun 2018 95,839 miles

Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction PHONE CRADLE Assy ? (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Forward Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

MOT PRE CHECK RFR --- INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL showing on Dipstick as presented

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear ADVANCED CORROSION PRESENT --- Body Box section ABOVE REAR AXLE

Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,895 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 87,895 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,144 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm on outer edge and perishing

Offside rear tyre wearing low, on 3mm and perishing badly

Play in steering rack ends

Fail 10 Mar 2016 79,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.9mm [185/65R14] (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm on outer edge and perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing low, on 3mm and perishing badly

Play in steering rack ends

Pass 28 Feb 2015 69,087 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 69,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 63,923 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 63,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 57,060 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 50,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,526 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,550 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 42,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 38,257 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,069 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,109 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 7,666 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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VK51 FYU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VK51 FYU, 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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VK51 FYU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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