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VX51 HSJ

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,926 mi
Last recorded119,926 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 HSJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 119,926 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 116,853 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,410 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

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

exhaust emissions only just met

Pass 21 Nov 2019 109,978 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 109,968 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits HC HIGH on second test (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 103,903 miles

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2018 103,903 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 102,960 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 102,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake balance

offside and nearside floor to sill corroding

slight knocking from front suspension

Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,334 miles

both front tyres worn to edges

chip to screen

offside and nearside rear chassis corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,161 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 86,161 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,750 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,991 miles

small crack in screen

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,593 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,422 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 23 Mar 2009 40,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 Mar 2008 36,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2007 29,444 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 21,116 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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VX51 HSJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX51 HSJ, 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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VX51 HSJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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