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VX51 HSO

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,609 mi
Last recorded108,609 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 HSO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 108,609 miles

off side front tyre near limit

surface corrosion to front cross member

Fail 25 Nov 2013 108,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

near side rear tyre on limit

off side front tyre near limit

surface corrosion to front cross member

Pass 22 Nov 2012 96,018 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 91,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 78,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,027 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,934 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,934 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 62,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,535 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,167 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,917 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,353 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 23,243 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 HSO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX51 HSO, 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 VX51 HSO registered?

VX51 HSO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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