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X384 EKV

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,718 mi
Last recorded95,718 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX384 EKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2017 95,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,118 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 92,117 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,818 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2014 85,818 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,622 miles

rear exhaust bracket secured with tie-clips. both outer sills rusty but intact. n/s/f anti-roll bar bush slightly deteriorated. n/s/f tyre close to legal limit. o/s/f tyre close to legal limit. central exhaust covered with paste.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,622 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

rear exhaust bracket secured with tie-clips. both outer sills rusty but intact. n/s/f anti-roll bar bush slightly deteriorated. n/s/f tyre close to legal limit. o/s/f tyre close to legal limit. central exhaust covered with paste.

Pass 9 Apr 2012 66,539 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER'S DETERIOATED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,332 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,192 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 59,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 57,087 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,187 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,966 miles

front suspention very rusty

rear suspention getting rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2006 38,745 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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X384 EKV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X384 EKV, 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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X384 EKV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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