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NV52 CTE

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,681 mi
Last recorded85,681 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 CTE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,681 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 85,630 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded bulkhead sections of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,186 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf and nsf tyres slight ran off on edge

osr and nsr tyres slight cracking

slight bind on osf brake

Fail 19 Mar 2015 61,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf and nsf tyres slight ran off on edge

osr and nsr tyres slight cracking

slight bind on osf brake

Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 53,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,067 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,794 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 41,794 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,813 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 33,186 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,502 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,072 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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NV52 CTE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NV52 CTE, 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 NV52 CTE registered?

NV52 CTE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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