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X485 YCA

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,004 mi
Last recorded97,004 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 YCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

rad cross member corroded

sump damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,772 miles

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 80,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured broken drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,066 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,682 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sump damaged.

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 17 May 2013 43,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine sump badley damaged

Fail 17 May 2013 43,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine sump badley damaged

Pass 4 May 2012 36,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system in various places deteriorating.

front cross member badly damaged/twisted.

sump heavily damaged.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,994 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,861 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,303 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 15,547 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,356 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 12,431 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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X485 YCA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 X485 YCA, 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 X485 YCA registered?

X485 YCA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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