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CV52 CJZ

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

67,460 mi
Last recorded67,460 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 67,460 miles

Both N/S and O/S rear brake drum brake back plates are corroded.

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 67,458 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch lower area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch lower area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front engine mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad has rotated out of location. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both N/S and O/S rear drum back plates have corroded.

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,460 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 55,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,828 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2017 49,826 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower side sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch adjacent to offside front macpherson strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged over flow pipe (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower side sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,269 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall has small cuts

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2016 48,267 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall has small cuts

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2015 46,336 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2015 46,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2014 44,286 miles

n/s/r/tyre has small cracks in tread

Fail 31 Oct 2014 44,286 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r/tyre has small cracks in tread

Pass 29 Oct 2013 42,067 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,160 miles

engine management light on at all times

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,086 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 38,085 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,977 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 32,975 miles

Centre Rear 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,781 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,795 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 24,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,142 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 19,485 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 CJZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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