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CU52 OHD

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,573 mi
Last recorded96,573 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 OHD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 96,573 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2012 87,282 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 87,282 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)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,695 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,695 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 76,009 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 71,254 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 70,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,897 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,867 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 50,957 miles

Both rear tyres starting to detrorate

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NSR tyre close to 1.6mm limit

OSF wiperblade starting to split on end, but clearing screen

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,957 miles

Both rear tyres starting to detrorate

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NSR tyre close to 1.6mm limit

OSF wiperblade starting to split on end, but clearing screen

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,168 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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CU52 OHD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CU52 OHD, 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 CU52 OHD registered?

CU52 OHD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for CU52 OHD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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