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HN51 KXL

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,186 mi
Last recorded82,186 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 KXL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,186 miles

exhaust rubbers cracking

rust developing in rear chassis

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,061 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres light cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2011 81,061 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres light cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion NSR,OSR chassis rails

Fail 22 Mar 2010 74,657 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion NSR,OSR chassis rails

osf and rear wipers split

Fail 12 Feb 2009 64,380 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 59,478 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,167 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 48,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 23 Sep 2005 41,601 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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HN51 KXL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HN51 KXL, 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 HN51 KXL registered?

HN51 KXL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HN51 KXL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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