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NJ52 DKA

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,921 mi
Last recorded93,921 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 DKA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,921 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 82,134 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,973 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,309 miles

Coolant leak

E M L ON

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cooling rad deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2009 64,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

E M L ON

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

cooling rad deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,601 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,780 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,782 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 18,569 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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NJ52 DKA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NJ52 DKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ52 DKA registered?

NJ52 DKA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is NJ52 DKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ52 DKA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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