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WJ51 SVA

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,193 mi
Last recorded69,193 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 SVA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2013 69,193 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,885 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 64,405 miles

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

front cross member rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,388 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,073 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,445 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,911 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 27,968 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 23,136 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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WJ51 SVA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ51 SVA, 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 WJ51 SVA registered?

WJ51 SVA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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