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SW52 CXH

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

88,858 mi
Last recorded88,858 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 CXH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2016 88,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension bushes are perished

Fail 10 Feb 2016 88,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,899 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f strut top bearing sticky

slight play at both front wheels

slight play at drivers seat back

Fail 20 Feb 2015 78,897 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f strut top bearing sticky

slight play at both front wheels

slight play at drivers seat back

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

boot floor holed at n/s and o/s more than 30cm from structual points

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 75,628 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

boot floor holed at n/s and o/s more than 30cm from structual points

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,535 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 70,532 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 66,677 miles

fuel lines starting to corrode

radiator in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2011 62,238 miles

both frt wipers torn

slight play at n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 7 Feb 2011 62,238 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

back box holed

both frt wipers torn

slight play at n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,624 miles

both rear tyres close to wear indicators & worn on edges

o/s & n/s rear chassis legs are corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2010 59,619 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres close to wear indicators & worn on edges

o/s & n/s rear chassis legs are corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,549 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 50,601 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 50,252 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,715 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 32,859 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 32,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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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SW52 CXH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SW52 CXH, 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 SW52 CXH registered?

SW52 CXH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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