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HW51 AUH

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,282 mi
Last recorded52,282 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 AUH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,282 miles

Both rear tyres perished but not in excess of requirements

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre 2.5mm on the inner edge

Oil level low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 52,282 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Both rear tyres perished but not in excess of requirements

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre 2.5mm on the inner edge

Oil level low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,224 miles

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

o/s wiper worn but clearing screen

Fail 29 Sep 2011 43,855 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,855 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,656 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 35,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 29,861 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 29,825 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 26,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HW51 AUH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HW51 AUH, 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 HW51 AUH registered?

HW51 AUH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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