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CU02 NWS

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,167 mi
Last recorded32,167 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 NWS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,167 miles

O/S rear perrished. O.K at time of test.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,708 miles

O/Side rear tyre wall(outer) perrishing,OK at time of test.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 29,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

O/Side rear tyre wall(outer) perrishing,OK at time of test.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,336 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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CU02 NWS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU02 NWS, 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 CU02 NWS registered?

CU02 NWS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is CU02 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU02 NWS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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