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LX52 SXJ

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,193 mi
Last recorded55,193 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 SXJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 55,193 miles

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

Offside Inner c.v gaiter weeping

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp bulb plug melted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery light on

engine management light on

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

handbrake warning light on

Fail 9 May 2017 55,193 miles

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

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

Offside Inner c.v gaiter weeping

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside headlamp bulb plug melted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery light on

engine management light on

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

handbrake warning light on

Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,942 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 43,942 miles

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

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,553 miles

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,540 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Exhaust joins corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

O/S/R tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2013 37,521 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Exhaust joins corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

O/S/R tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,157 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered & perishing

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded inner face

front wipers poor

Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,490 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,633 miles

Engine check light up on dash board

Front brake discs slightly corroded on the inside face

Fail 13 Jan 2010 26,632 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine check light up on dash board

Front brake discs slightly corroded on the inside face

Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,539 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 23,539 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 21,336 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 17,267 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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LX52 SXJ 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 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 LX52 SXJ, 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 LX52 SXJ registered?

LX52 SXJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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The MOT history for LX52 SXJ 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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