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EK02 PXS

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,938 mi
Last recorded76,938 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 PXS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,938 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,779 miles

Front bumper damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2015 72,779 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,604 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,199 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 61,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,010 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,740 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 44,184 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 37,859 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 34,717 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,124 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 26,235 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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EK02 PXS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EK02 PXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK02 PXS registered?

EK02 PXS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is EK02 PXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK02 PXS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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