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VK51 NXT

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,491 mi
Last recorded115,491 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 NXT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 115,491 miles

Front number plate damaged

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 115,323 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged joining filler neck (7.2.2)

Fuel hose insecure Fuel filler neck (7.2.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Tie bar/rod severely distorted Bent (2.4.G.1)

Engine management light on dash

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 114,693 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged Fuel filer neck excessively corroded and holed (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Engine light on indicating a fault.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 108,673 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 108,673 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 100,178 miles

ns rear chassis member starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2013 93,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,665 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,840 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 58,700 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,321 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 58,321 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,190 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,927 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,916 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 NXT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc 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 VK51 NXT, 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 NXT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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