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CX02 JWU

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

105,050 mi
Last recorded105,050 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 JWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 105,050 miles

Front Exhaust Heat Shield Retaining Clip Broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2014 105,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Bonnet Hinges Siezed When Trying To Open

Front Exhaust Heat Shield Retaining Clip Broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 99,328 miles

N/S headlamp deteriated with a slight reduction in light output.

The bonnet is damaged which has made it difficult to release the secondary catch.

The front number plate is damaged but does not make it difficult to read the numbers or letters.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2013 99,328 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S headlamp deteriated with a slight reduction in light output.

The bonnet is damaged which has made it difficult to release the secondary catch.

The front number plate is damaged but does not make it difficult to read the numbers or letters.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 92,717 miles

front brakes release slightly uneven

front panel corroded

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 1 May 2012 92,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brakes release slightly uneven

front panel corroded

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 19 Mar 2011 85,520 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,102 miles

ems lamp on.

nearside beam pattern weak.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 73,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

ems lamp on.

nearside beam pattern weak.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 65,280 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 65,280 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,169 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 55,965 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 45,472 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,472 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 38,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 38,239 miles

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

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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CX02 JWU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CX02 JWU, 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 CX02 JWU registered?

CX02 JWU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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