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X669 FDG

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,363 mi
Last recorded87,363 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX669 FDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 87,363 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated, but not excessively

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 77,190 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 77,190 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 68,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 64,055 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 62,209 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 62,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 59,911 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 58,320 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Radiator bracket corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 58,320 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Radiator bracket corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 56,024 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 51,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,480 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,127 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 38,357 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 31,349 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 24,116 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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X669 FDG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X669 FDG, 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 X669 FDG registered?

X669 FDG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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