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X602 HHY

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,971 mi
Last recorded118,971 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX602 HHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 118,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

component corrosion

head lamp adjuster not in good working order

Pass 30 Mar 2015 118,971 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)

component corrosion

head lamp adjuster not in good working order

Pass 5 Apr 2014 111,182 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2014 111,182 miles

Front Lower engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 105,408 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 105,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,290 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 91,269 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 86,856 miles

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

nearside rear tyre heavilly perished.

offside headlamp fixings broken/missing.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 86,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre heavilly perished.

offside headlamp fixings broken/missing.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 83,890 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine oil sump has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2008 75,096 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 67,294 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,294 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 58,959 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 58,959 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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X602 HHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X602 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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X602 HHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 February 2001.

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