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X962 MCE

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,311 mi
Last recorded109,311 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX962 MCE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 109,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak from sump

Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,361 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 104,361 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,120 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 101,120 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,135 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management lamp on

Pass 26 Jan 2012 94,702 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 94,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 89,602 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slightly perished on outer sidewall

engine management lamp on

handbrake travel high

Fail 24 Jan 2011 89,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slightly perished on outer sidewall

engine management lamp on

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Jan 2010 85,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sump corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2009 84,270 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 84,270 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 80,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 73,974 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 73,974 miles

Centre 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2006 57,311 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 57,311 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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X962 MCE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X962 MCE, 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 X962 MCE registered?

X962 MCE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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