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CN52 CWA

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,994 mi
Last recorded120,994 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 CWA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 120,994 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front cross member holed and corroded

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

Offside Rear bodywork damage noted

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 120,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Engine support cradle holed and corroded

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front cross member holed and corroded

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

Offside Rear bodywork damage noted

Oil leak ()

Radiator very badly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2016 111,942 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,339 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,855 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 85,855 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,138 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,875 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,176 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,413 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,958 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,162 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,524 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 24,933 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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CN52 CWA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CN52 CWA, 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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CN52 CWA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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