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GU02 XOD

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,853 mi
Last recorded58,853 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 XOD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2012 58,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,270 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 51,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 44,429 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

radiator finns corroded and missing in paerts of the rad

Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,429 miles

radiator finns corroded and missing in paerts of the rad

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,234 miles

nearside front inner wing cover missing

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged and tread getting low on edges

nearside outer door handle slightly broken

offside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

radiator fins deteriorating

rear exhaust joint corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2009 36,234 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front inner wing cover missing

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged and tread getting low on edges

nearside outer door handle slightly broken

offside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

radiator fins deteriorating

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,385 miles

nearside door handle slightly broken

Fail 17 Mar 2008 30,385 miles

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

nearside door handle slightly broken

Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,025 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,561 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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GU02 XOD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GU02 XOD, 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 GU02 XOD registered?

GU02 XOD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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The MOT history for GU02 XOD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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