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HV52 FVS

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,661 mi
Last recorded99,661 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 FVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2019 99,661 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak between catalyst and rear section (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel hose leaking leak between neck/ tank and fuel breather corroded away behind filler cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured linkage snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of de-lamination (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 94,773 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 85,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,267 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,005 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,702 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded .

Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,590 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,594 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,717 miles

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

slight corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,206 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 26,139 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,008 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,528 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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HV52 FVS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV52 FVS, 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 HV52 FVS registered?

HV52 FVS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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