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HF52 LJL

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,068 mi
Last recorded60,068 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 LJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,068 miles

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

Underbody and suspension corroded.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 60,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Underbody and suspension corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,919 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion floor n and o side (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

eml on

Fail 1 Dec 2015 55,919 miles

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion floor n and o side (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

eml on

Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,717 miles

vehicle getting rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,591 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,468 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 43,465 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,011 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,371 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,315 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 38,309 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,174 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,924 miles

front off side tyre has rub mark in sidewall

Fail 5 Sep 2006 32,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front off side tyre has rub mark in sidewall

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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HF52 LJL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HF52 LJL, 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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What year was HF52 LJL registered?

HF52 LJL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is HF52 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 LJL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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