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NX52 YUW

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,733 mi
Last recorded109,733 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX52 YUW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2015 109,733 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear sill ends (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member severely corroded and weakened (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,671 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 95,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 90,782 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

o/s/r + n/s/r chassis/floor suspension area undersealed

Pass 24 Sep 2011 82,310 miles

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

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

engine man lamp on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2010 73,903 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 65,522 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 65,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,562 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2008 56,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,962 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 49,962 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,720 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 44,719 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 39,995 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 39,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YUW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YUW, 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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NX52 YUW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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