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DF51 OKA

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,858 mi
Last recorded105,858 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 OKA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 105,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower some rust at n/s/rear suspension radius arm area---- not excessive

Offside Rear excessive rust at boot floor --- not prescribed area --- not too excessive

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes -- not excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear tyres 3,6 and 3.9mms tread and slight perishing -- not excessive

Fail 22 May 2017 105,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading 1.041 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Central some blowing at center exhaust joint

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

Nearside Rear Lower some rust at n/s/rear suspension radius arm area---- not excessive

Offside Front offside end of front bumper insecure

Offside Rear excessive rust at boot floor --- not prescribed area --- not too excessive

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes -- not excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear tyres 3,6 and 3.9mms tread and slight perishing -- not excessive

drivers wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2016 97,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mms tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

some rust at boot floor --- not excessive

Fail 6 Jun 2016 97,719 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mms tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 91,425 miles

Outer skin of chassis rusted at offside rear.

Fail 26 May 2015 91,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside number plate lamp dim.

Outer skin of chassis rusted at offside rear.

Pass 27 May 2014 83,024 miles

Some rust forming close to offside rear suspension mounting.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,393 miles

Front brake discs badly pitted on inside surfaces.

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

Fail 30 May 2013 75,393 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake discs badly pitted on inside surfaces.

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

One hi level brake light bulb out.

One number plate lamp dim

Pass 31 May 2012 71,586 miles

Brake pipes to rear cylinders rusting

Front brake disc inner surfaces badly pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,842 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 63,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,019 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,162 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 49,842 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 49,842 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 44,937 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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DF51 OKA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF51 OKA, 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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DF51 OKA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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