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AU52 UMB

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,514 mi
Last recorded118,514 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 UMB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 118,514 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 111,529 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 101,502 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,656 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 91,656 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012
Fail 28 Jun 2012

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,099 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 50,615 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,630 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,007 miles

both front discs slightly pitted on the inner faces

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,307 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 27,307 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 16,813 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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AU52 UMB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU52 UMB, 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 AU52 UMB registered?

AU52 UMB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is AU52 UMB safe to buy?

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