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VX51 HVP

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,522 mi
Last recorded100,522 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2018 100,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil sump corroded has minor leaking of oil

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre cut on outer side wall but not reach cords. 185/65r14

Vehicle structure corroded but not excessively

Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,589 miles

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

rear chassis rails/inner sills rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,959 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 91,959 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,818 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limits

nearside front inner brake pad low

Fail 28 Sep 2015 86,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres worn close to limits

nearside front inner brake pad low

Pass 26 Sep 2014 78,174 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 73,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front cross member corroded slightly

fuel filler neck /tube corroded <not leaking>

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front cross member corroded slightly

fuel filler neck /tube corroded <not leaking>

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,997 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded but not leaking.

Nearside rear chassis leg has slight corrosion within 30cm of suspension mounting.

Offside rear chassis leg has slight corrosion within 30cm of suspension mounting.

Offside rear fuel pipes are corroded but not leaking.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 66,997 miles

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

Fuel filler neck corroded but not leaking.

Nearside rear chassis leg has slight corrosion within 30cm of suspension mounting.

Offside rear chassis leg has slight corrosion within 30cm of suspension mounting.

Offside rear fuel pipes are corroded but not leaking.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 62,858 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler neck corroded sligthly.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,400 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 56,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,544 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,113 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,569 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT. TEARS TO O/S WIPER BLADES.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,766 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 27,267 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 HVP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VX51 HVP, 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 HVP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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