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SP51 VUU

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

58,411 mi
Last recorded58,411 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VUU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,411 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 58,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 55,900 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 55,897 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 54,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 54,208 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,729 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 48,057 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,190 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 47,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,256 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 45,283 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,082 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 42,768 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,461 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe damaged

front brakes squeel when applied

front coil spring corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 41,416 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

front coil spring corroded

front brakes squeel when applied

exhaust front flexi pipe damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2012 39,557 miles

fuel filler neck and breather corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2012 39,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn

fuel filler neck and breather corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,526 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi damaged

fuel filler neck badly corroded

nearside front and both rear coil springs corroded

offside front coil spirng badly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 36,526 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust front pipe flexi damaged

fuel filler neck badly corroded

nearside front and both rear coil springs corroded

offside front coil spirng badly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,881 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all four coil springs are corroded

both front under wing brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust centre to back box jointing flange corroded

exhaust front pipe flexi pipe damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front shock absorbers and coil springs corroded

nearside front wheel trim missing

partial examination only on offside rear seatbelt due to childseat

some c.v. grease around nearside c.v joint

some corrosion on steering rack

some/slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 5 Sep 2008 32,656 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front shock absorbers and coil springs corroded

nearside front wheel trim missing

partial examination only on offside rear seatbelt due to childseat

some c.v. grease around nearside c.v joint

some corrosion on steering rack

some/slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front shock absorbers and coil springs corroded

nearside front wheel trim missing

partial examination only on offside rear seatbelt due to childseat

some c.v. grease around nearside c.v joint-possible pinhole in gaitor

some corrosion on steering rack

some/slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,880 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 29,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,305 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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SP51 VUU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SP51 VUU, 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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SP51 VUU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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