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GX52 LMO

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,678 mi
Last recorded88,678 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 LMO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 88,678 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from under engine

rear tailpipe corrded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 85,769 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 85,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Sep 2011 85,755 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front X member slightly corroded

General underbody suffering from detioration due to corrosion

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 79,162 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 79,162 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,941 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 73,938 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,856 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 61,825 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,835 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 36,335 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 36,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GX52 LMO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GX52 LMO, 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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GX52 LMO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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