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Y102 GAU

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,114 mi
Last recorded115,114 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY102 GAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 115,114 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust manifold deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2018 108,644 miles

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

Offside Front condition of bumper

Offside Front condition off headlight glass

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,759 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2017 100,759 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (1.1.C.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2016 92,643 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 92,643 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,781 miles

Chassis And Underbody Corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,972 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,426 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 70,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,302 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,398 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 60,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,582 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,549 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 49,348 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 39,364 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 39,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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Y102 GAU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y102 GAU, 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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Y102 GAU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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