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NG51 XWE

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,251 mi
Last recorded129,251 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 XWE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 129,251 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 128,618 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 128,104 miles

race/rally car

Pass 5 Nov 2022 127,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 127,561 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 127,374 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 127,177 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 127,177 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,111 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,361 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 74,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front cross member corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,718 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,778 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 64,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,855 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 56,879 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,879 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,956 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,143 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,740 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 40,184 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 31,682 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 31,682 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 pos.puncture (close to another repair)

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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NG51 XWE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NG51 XWE, 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 NG51 XWE registered?

NG51 XWE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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