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X637 WFM

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

116,664 mi
Last recorded116,664 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX637 WFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 116,664 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 116,664 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 109,363 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2014 109,363 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,270 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2013 85,265 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 73,361 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 73,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 67,420 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

possible noise from rear brakes

rear suspension arm bushes are worn

Fail 3 Sep 2011 67,420 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

possible noise from rear brakes

rear suspension arm bushes are worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,297 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 61,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres are worn slightly

exhaust system slightly corroded

small leak from exhaust joint

Pass 26 Sep 2009 53,772 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 53,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 64,595 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 46,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 37,484 miles

exhausts system slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,620 miles

scratches and dents to body work.

tread depths:both front on 5mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size:175/65/13T.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 27,620 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

scratches and dents to body work.

tread depths:both front on 5mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size:175/65/13T.

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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X637 WFM is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 X637 WFM, 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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X637 WFM is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 January 2001.

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