Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

32% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar reliable?

Based on MOT data from 152 vehicles, the 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.4%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar (2001)

152 real MOT outcomes analysed • 67.4% first-time pass rate

2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

CarHunch analysed 152 real MOT records for the 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 152 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

See the full 2001 MITSUBISHI COLT (904 vehicles)

We have limited data for the 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

67.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

32.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.47

Over 13 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

72k

Middle half: 57k–85k

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These stats describe 152 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 152 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 32.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

72,217

typical

56,578

low mileage

85,124

high mileage

Half of all 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar vehicles fall between 56,578 and 85,124 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 56,578 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 56,578–85,124 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestars sit.

⚠ Over 114,917 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 25% of 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestars are still active.

Numbers are declining — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (25% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.47

Avg failures per vehicle

15.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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