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OU52 GHJ

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,878 mi
Last recorded124,878 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 GHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 124,878 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg above exhaust (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 124,878 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg above exhaust (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 111,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 111,861 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 101,914 miles

front flex on exhaust deteriated

Fail 2 Jan 2014 101,914 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front flex on exhaust deteriated

Pass 11 Dec 2012 86,139 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 86,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 74,645 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 74,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,889 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 65,889 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,698 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,171 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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OU52 GHJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OU52 GHJ, 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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OU52 GHJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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