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DY52 HNK

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,848 mi
Last recorded59,848 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 HNK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 59,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,418 miles

Front brakes drag slightly when rotated

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components are corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

middle exhaust rubber broken

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,003 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 56,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour blue bulb (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour blue bulb (1.7.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,629 miles

front crossmember corroded.

fuel filler pipes corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,315 miles

Oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

front cross member corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 52,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

front cross member corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,992 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 48,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,702 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,368 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 34,263 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 30,777 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,663 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,624 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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DY52 HNK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY52 HNK, 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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DY52 HNK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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