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AJ52 NHA

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,420 mi
Last recorded117,420 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 NHA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 117,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 109,824 miles

Front cross member corroded

Offside rear chassis starting to corrode.

Offside sill starting to corrode.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2017 109,824 miles

Front cross member corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear chassis starting to corrode.

Offside sill starting to corrode.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2016 104,757 miles

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

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Inner Rack joint slight play

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Steering rack union damp

Pass 27 May 2015 99,741 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

O/s/r sill corroded

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

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

Steering rack very slight seapage

Fail 15 May 2015 99,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front cross member corroded

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

O/s/r sill corroded

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

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

Steering rack very slight seapage

Pass 20 May 2014 94,537 miles

both front wipers spliting

Pass 23 May 2013 89,871 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 89,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 84,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 79,502 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 71,785 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 66,687 miles

bth front drop link top bushes are cracking

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 11 May 2009 66,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bth front drop link top bushes are cracking

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 19 May 2008 61,427 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 51,886 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 51,886 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2006 38,753 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 35,770 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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AJ52 NHA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ52 NHA, 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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AJ52 NHA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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