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HF51 CAX

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,836 mi
Last recorded114,836 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 CAX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 114,836 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light is on

Pass 11 Nov 2013 109,131 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 107,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 107,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 104,885 miles

wipers smearing screen/chip in screen/exhaust tail box joint leaking/front brake imbalance

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,449 miles

wipers loose fit/weak headlight patterns/chip in screen/nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,204 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 83,335 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 74,463 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 63,176 miles

offside front tyre has a cut to the shoulder area †not reaching cords.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 49,643 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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HF51 CAX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HF51 CAX, 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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What year was HF51 CAX registered?

HF51 CAX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 December 2001.

Is HF51 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 CAX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF51 CAX have outstanding finance?

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