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DE02 DLX

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,829 mi
Last recorded65,829 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 DLX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 65,829 miles

surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,479 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 63,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to fuel tank filer neck

Fail 27 Jan 2022 63,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to fuel tank filer neck

Pass 11 Feb 2021 62,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck and breather (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,418 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 61,340 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 57,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust flexi worn/corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,670 miles

front crossmember very rusty/corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 52,658 miles

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

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

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

front crossmember very rusty/corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,991 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 46,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,195 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 41,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 35,342 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 277,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,183 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,302 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,334 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,381 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2010 20,381 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 18,050 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 16,083 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 13,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 10,673 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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DE02 DLX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DE02 DLX, 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 DE02 DLX registered?

DE02 DLX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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