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FN52 FWG

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,772 mi
Last recorded130,772 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 FWG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 130,772 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

front brakes imbalanced

only one number plate light

Pass 10 Oct 2017 120,429 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 114,697 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper strut mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 109,769 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front Tyre has slight surface damage to its outer sidewall

nearside rear Tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

offside front Tyre has slight surface damage to its outer sidewall

Fail 15 Oct 2014 104,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 99,639 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 90,978 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,150 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 85,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,826 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 77,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,948 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 71,946 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 63,577 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,577 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 42,794 miles

Front pads approx 70% worn

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres have slight perishing to tyre on tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FN52 FWG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FN52 FWG, 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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FN52 FWG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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