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MX52 XAL

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,591 mi
Last recorded69,591 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 XAL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,591 miles

engine management light on

fuel pipes leaking

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2016 69,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

engine management light on

fuel pipes leaking

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,295 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre cracking up

sump corroded/leaking oil

Fail 6 Aug 2015 69,295 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking up

sump corroded/leaking oil

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,841 miles

Oil leak

engine light on dash

engine sump corroded

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes corroded slightly

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking but no plys or cords expossed

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,375 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped to edge

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine fault light illuminated on dash

front crossmember corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall/tread cracked

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2013 66,368 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped to edge

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine fault light illuminated on dash

front crossmember corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall/tread cracked

offside front tyre tread/sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,393 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on dash

engine oil sump corroded

front discs corroded slightly

nearside & offside front tyres sidewalls cracking

nearside & offside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

rear fuel pipe slightly coroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 65,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on dash

engine oil sump corroded

front discs corroded slightly

middle exhaust system corroded

nearside & offside front tyres sidewalls cracking

nearside & offside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

rear fuel pipe slightly coroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,907 miles

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

both rear tyre[s] cracking

front cross member corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,199 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,936 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 46,997 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,211 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 39,211 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,386 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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MX52 XAL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue 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 MX52 XAL, 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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MX52 XAL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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