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GV02 XMZ

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,319 mi
Last recorded140,319 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 XMZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2016 140,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning light on

front engine mount and radiator support corroded

nearside rear tyre punctured, unrepairable

rear wiper blade unservicable, fronts starting to smear

Fail 8 Jul 2015 132,159 miles

Engine mamagement light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 132,159 miles

Engine mamagement light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 122,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 122,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 115,059 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 115,059 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 106,495 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 106,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 105,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres close to limit

engine management light on

front brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,188 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 75,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,332 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2008 45,332 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jul 2007 36,166 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 36,166 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,925 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 22,053 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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GV02 XMZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GV02 XMZ, 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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GV02 XMZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 August 2002.

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