MOT Status
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86,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside and nearside rear coil springs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside front brake disc worn
offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn
front brake discs worn
nearside rear tyre cracking inner sidewall
offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A1 ELL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 53,432 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 A1 ELL, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A1 ELL registered?
A1 ELL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 November 2009.
Is A1 ELL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A1 ELL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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