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X601 HHY

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

140,057 mi
Last recorded140,057 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 HHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 140,057 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside and nearside inner steering rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 136,889 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded And filler neck ()

Headlight lenses and beam patterns poor

Offside rear tyre minor age related cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2025 136,887 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded And filler neck ()

Headlight lenses and beam patterns poor

Offside rear tyre minor age related cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2024 134,327 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 134,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 131,833 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 131,791 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 128,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 23,068 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 22,911 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 22,649 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 22,272 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 21,918 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 21,394 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 20,654 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 19,928 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 19,325 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 18,730 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 18,316 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 17,692 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,147 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 16,582 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 15,956 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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X601 HHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X601 HHY, 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 X601 HHY registered?

X601 HHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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