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WA51 PSY

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,513 mi
Last recorded76,513 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 PSY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 76,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front cross member and bonnet landing support rusted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,417 miles

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

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

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

both rear chassis rails rusted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,907 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE..

corrosion around - brake pipes,suspension arms,front x-member,rear chassis,general underside..

Fail 28 Aug 2015 72,816 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE..

corrosion around - brake pipes,suspension arms,front x-member,rear chassis,general underside..

Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,679 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 70,679 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)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,321 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion front panel.rust scabs under car.

corrosion rear metal brake pipes.

offside wiper split on ends.

slight movement both rear trailing arm bushes.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 66,306 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion front panel.rust scabs under car.

corrosion rear metal brake pipes.

offside wiper split on ends.

slight movement both rear trailing arm bushes.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,542 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 60,542 miles

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

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

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW/EDGE WEAR..corrosion around fuel filler/breather pipes..

rear brake hoses corroded in flexi hoses..

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,964 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,167 miles

both front anti roll bar links bushes perished

Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,120 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,103 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes perished

Fail 12 Sep 2008 40,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,655 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 33,653 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,774 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 20,987 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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WA51 PSY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WA51 PSY, 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 WA51 PSY registered?

WA51 PSY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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