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DN02 AVP

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,180 mi
Last recorded84,180 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 AVP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 84,180 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 84,166 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BY SUSPENSION MOUNTS (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,419 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 78,386 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 71,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2014 71,791 miles

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2014 71,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,720 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 65,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 57,007 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 53,134 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,157 miles

both front anti-roll bar synthetic bushes deteriorated

oil sump and rear fuel lines corroded (THESE ITEMS TREATED DURING SERVICE)

radiator in poor condition (most cooling fins missing)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 51,157 miles

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

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

both front anti-roll bar synthetic bushes deteriorated

oil sump and rear fuel lines corroded (THESE ITEMS TREATED DURING SERVICE)

radiator in poor condition (most cooling fins missing)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,754 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 40,038 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,709 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 24,277 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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DN02 AVP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DN02 AVP, 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 DN02 AVP registered?

DN02 AVP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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