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GV52 HAE

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,014 mi
Last recorded103,014 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 HAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 103,014 miles

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)

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 12 Mar 2015 103,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,666 miles

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

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

corrossion detected at both sides rear chassis sections in suspension prescribed areas not considered to be excessive .corrossion detected at front support not considered to be excessive .

parking brake lever has a long travel it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair .

Fail 22 Oct 2013 100,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrossion detected at both sides rear chassis sections in suspension prescribed areas not considered to be excessive .corrossion detected at front support not considered to be excessive .

parking brake lever has a long travel it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair .

Pass 16 Oct 2012 92,485 miles

long travel at parking brake lever

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,345 miles

parking brake lever high

Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,730 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 75,730 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,767 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2009 63,767 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2008 50,829 miles

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

front wipers in poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2008 508,144 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front wipers in poor condition

near side rear tyre looks flat

Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,333 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,608 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 21,951 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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GV52 HAE 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 66.7%.

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 GV52 HAE, 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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GV52 HAE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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