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WR51 CUY

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,020 mi
Last recorded136,020 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 CUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 136,020 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged fuel filler / breather pipes (7.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 130,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 130,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear centre (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2016 123,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear centre (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2015 115,833 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 28 Jan 2015 115,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper

slight play in steering

Fail 2 Dec 2013 108,279 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 108,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 101,032 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 90,790 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 83,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 83,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 24 Nov 2009 79,618 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 75,758 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 75,758 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,756 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,226 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 59,224 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 CUY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CUY, 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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WR51 CUY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 October 2001.

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