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NX52 WUY

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,118 mi
Last recorded91,118 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX52 WUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,118 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 91,106 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 91,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 78,344 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 78,344 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre has age cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,938 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 64,936 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,602 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 43,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise nearside and offside rear tyres have sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,523 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust heat shield rattle

Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,989 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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NX52 WUY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NX52 WUY, 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 NX52 WUY registered?

NX52 WUY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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