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VO51 BYS

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,157 mi
Last recorded18,157 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 BYS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 18,157 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 17,790 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 17,490 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 17,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 15,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,916 miles

Both front anti rollbar drop link bushes perished

Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,381 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 12,221 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 12,221 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,772 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 9,049 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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VO51 BYS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO51 BYS, 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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What year was VO51 BYS registered?

VO51 BYS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is VO51 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO51 BYS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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