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PX51 CEU

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,945 mi
Last recorded107,945 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 CEU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,945 miles

both sides rear chassis rails/front cross member/ inner sills/floors and rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight exhaust blow on front flexi

sump corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2014 107,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides rear chassis rails/front cross member/ inner sills/floors and rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight exhaust blow on front flexi

sump corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2013 105,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F Headlight aim dull

O/S/R Tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 105,494 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F Headlight aim dull

O/S/R Tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 103,548 miles

eml light on

Fail 30 Jun 2012 103,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

eml light on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,130 miles

Engine Management Light On

Front Discs Are Lipped And Corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steel Wheel Nuts Fitted To Alloy Wheels

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,658 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 81,657 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 74,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 64,120 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,030 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 41,437 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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PX51 CEU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PX51 CEU, 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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PX51 CEU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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