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CX51 VWV

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,494 mi
Last recorded85,494 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 VWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 85,494 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 85,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f rack end slight play

n/s/f wheel rim slight damage

oil mist on o/s/f rack gaiter

Pass 2 Feb 2009 76,720 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,627 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 63,833 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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CX51 VWV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX51 VWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX51 VWV registered?

CX51 VWV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is CX51 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 VWV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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