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FD52 UYS

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

142,226 mi
Last recorded142,226 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 UYS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2014 142,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 134,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2012 124,298 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 124,232 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 111,442 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 96,042 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 96,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 78,616 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

radiator in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2009 78,432 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,337 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2008 61,337 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,121 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 45,865 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,465 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 31,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FD52 UYS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 FD52 UYS, 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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FD52 UYS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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