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X521 CPB

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,128 mi
Last recorded54,128 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 CPB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,128 miles

engine lamp is on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,243 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,719 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,462 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 50,461 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,284 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 48,283 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 43,357 miles

n/s/f tyre tred blocks cracking

Fail 27 May 2011 43,355 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s/f tyre tred blocks cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,172 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,945 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,945 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,642 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 31,642 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,557 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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X521 CPB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X521 CPB, 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 X521 CPB registered?

X521 CPB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is X521 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X521 CPB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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