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GL02 HFV

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,753 mi
Last recorded122,753 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 HFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 122,753 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mount bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged but not likely to become insecure

Front cross member under radiator corroded not prescriped area

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet corroded

drivers seat secures upright but has movement in mechanism

Pass 19 Dec 2017 116,562 miles

Nearside Rear body structure corroded

Offside Front cross member under radiator corroded through not in prescribed area

Offside Rear body structure corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2017 116,549 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear body structure corroded

Offside Front cross member under radiator corroded through not in prescribed area

Offside Rear body structure corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 113,093 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 113,092 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 112,155 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 112,155 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 111,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 108,696 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 108,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 102,165 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 102,111 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,461 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 81,901 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,278 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,546 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,107 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 47,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

center rear seat belt is caught in the seat mounting

Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,330 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 35,330 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 25,507 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 HFV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HFV, 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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GL02 HFV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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