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GL02 AXF

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,514 mi
Last recorded75,514 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 AXF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,514 miles

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust box poorly secured

Fail 22 Aug 2014 75,512 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust box poorly secured

Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,768 miles

engine light on

exhaust poor

Fail 6 Aug 2013 67,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

exhaust poor

Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,921 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 23 Jul 2012 62,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,781 miles

engine light on

wiper blades split

Fail 20 Jul 2011 54,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

wiper blades split

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,704 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 43,704 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,412 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,297 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,524 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 14,351 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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GL02 AXF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL02 AXF, 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 GL02 AXF registered?

GL02 AXF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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