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CV51 CFE

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,474 mi
Last recorded138,474 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 CFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 138,474 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 136,347 miles

oil leak engine sump

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 136,311 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak engine sump

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 132,838 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 118,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,730 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,617 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,904 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,903 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 71,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,468 miles

N/S parking brake effort a bit low.

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

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

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings.

Would suggest a physical brake check.

both front brakes binding very slightly.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 56,468 miles

N/S parking brake effort a bit low.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings.

Would suggest a physical brake check.

both front brakes binding very slightly.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,996 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 41,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,081 miles

Possible exhaust blow manifold area beneath heat sheild.

Fail 10 Sep 2008 34,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,386 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,038 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 25,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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CV51 CFE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV51 CFE, 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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CV51 CFE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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