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SW52 CXN

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,075 mi
Last recorded63,075 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,075 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 63,072 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,649 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 53,843 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 53,842 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,233 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,550 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,589 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,606 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,666 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 20,660 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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SW52 CXN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW52 CXN registered?

SW52 CXN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is SW52 CXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 CXN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW52 CXN have outstanding finance?

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