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NV52 LAO

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,146 mi
Last recorded122,146 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 LAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 122,146 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 122,143 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 114,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 106,780 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 106,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 98,995 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 98,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 98,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear seats missing

Pass 17 Nov 2008 90,877 miles

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

filler neck pipe corrodded no leaks

Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,185 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 72,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,230 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 LAO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NV52 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

NV52 LAO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 November 2002.

Is NV52 LAO safe to buy?

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