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DG52 ZBW

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,007 mi
Last recorded97,007 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 ZBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 97,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 97,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,954 miles

EML ON DASH

REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENTION ARMS CORRODED

Pass 20 Aug 2016 91,529 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,296 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 90,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,775 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,083 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 86,083 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 1 Oct 2011 69,744 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,127 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,963 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

auxilary belt surface cracks

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks in tread

offside rear tyre has surface cracks in tread

Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,487 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 31,487 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,204 miles

front number plate discolouring

Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,783 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 12,808 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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DG52 ZBW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 58,367 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 DG52 ZBW, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG52 ZBW registered?

DG52 ZBW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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