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WR51 CUW

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,660 mi
Last recorded47,660 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 CUW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 47,660 miles

engine managment light is on

exhaust rear flange corroded & slight leak

offside rear tyre cracking

rear seat belts slow retraction

Fail 30 Apr 2013 47,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine managment light is on

exhaust rear flange corroded & slight leak

offside rear tyre cracking

rear seat belts slow retraction

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,353 miles

engine management light is on

imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 27 Apr 2011 40,349 miles

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

engine management light is on

imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,512 miles

engine check light is on

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge on raised platform section of tread

Fail 27 Apr 2010 32,512 miles

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

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

engine check light is on

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge on raised platform section of tread

Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,416 miles

imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 8 May 2008 25,461 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 25,459 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,717 miles

offside front tyre bald on edge on raised tread platform designed to wear out before main tread section

slight fluctuation in front brakes

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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WR51 CUW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WR51 CUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR51 CUW?

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What year was WR51 CUW registered?

WR51 CUW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 October 2001.

Is WR51 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 CUW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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