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GL02 XMA

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,107 mi
Last recorded170,107 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 XMA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 170,107 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 170,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 158,578 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 158,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 150,011 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 150,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 142,442 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 134,774 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 134,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010
Pass 20 Jul 2009 115,797 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 102,386 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 102,386 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 87,377 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 70,745 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 70,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XMA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc 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 GL02 XMA, 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 XMA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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