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DX02 VRT

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,912 mi
Last recorded95,912 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 VRT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,912 miles

general corrosion on body and chassis underneath the vehicle but not excessive

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,659 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 88,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,165 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 85,165 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,572 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,834 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 72,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroding

front pads wearing

o/s/r fuel piping corroding

slight binding to o/s/f brake

Pass 6 Mar 2010 68,673 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 63,461 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 63,396 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 58,699 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 58,676 miles

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

about 6,000 miles left on front pads

fuel filler pips corroded

off side wiperblade split

Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,326 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 52,004 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 VRT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRT, 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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DX02 VRT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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