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DG51 HPK

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,780 mi
Last recorded160,780 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 HPK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 160,780 miles

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

floors corroding

front cross member corroding

n/s/r seat belt noy in use

play to steering rack

Fail 1 Sep 2011 160,780 miles

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

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

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

floors corroding

front cross member corroding

n/s/r seat belt noy in use

play to steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2010 145,938 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 145,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 133,270 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 133,270 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 126,042 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 125,804 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 117,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 117,287 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 98,136 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 82,428 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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DG51 HPK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DG51 HPK, 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 DG51 HPK registered?

DG51 HPK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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