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HG51 CGF

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,382 mi
Last recorded106,382 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 CGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2021 106,382 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch within 30cm of rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 106,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFF/SIDE REAR CHASSIS MEMBER AND FRONT CROSS/MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 105,488 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT CROSS/MEMBER AND OFF/SIDE REAR CHASSIS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 104,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT CROSS/MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 104,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT CROSS/MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 102,674 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 102,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 101,117 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 96,741 miles

EML ON

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 96,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML ON

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 90,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 86,091 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,269 miles

o/s/r tyre inner and outer wall perished

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,618 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight scuffing

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2010 61,464 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine managment light on

n/s/r tread lifting

o/s/r light lense has damage

Fail 6 Nov 2010 61,464 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine managment light on

n/s/r tread lifting

o/s/r light lense has damage

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,937 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking.

offside reaar lamp unit slightly damaged.

Fail 17 Nov 2009 53,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking.

offside reaar lamp unit slightly damaged.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,134 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2008 49,134 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 36,644 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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HG51 CGF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HG51 CGF, 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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HG51 CGF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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