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CV52 CJY

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,897 mi
Last recorded72,897 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 CJY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,897 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 72,787 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,574 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

advise front exhaust system slightly corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,238 miles

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

advise exhaust system cororded

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 66,238 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

advise exhaust system cororded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise exhaust system slightly corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,692 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,981 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 58,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,319 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,951 miles

front crossmember flakey and underside heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Oct 2008 46,695 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all steering and suspension bushes are all starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,695 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all steering and suspension bushes are all starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,613 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 38,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,876 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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CV52 CJY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CV52 CJY, 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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CV52 CJY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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