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DX02 VRJ

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,519 mi
Last recorded61,519 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 VRJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 61,519 miles

body corroded in places

Fail 24 Mar 2020 61,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

body corroded in places

Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,409 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 55,337 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav & mirror hangers ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65/14 NOT REPAIRABLE ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 46,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 46,216 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 40,676 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,369 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 35,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,142 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 23,645 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 23,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,946 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,071 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,093 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,886 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,238 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 16,430 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 16,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 14,536 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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DX02 VRJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DX02 VRJ, 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 DX02 VRJ registered?

DX02 VRJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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