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GY02 TNK

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,799 mi
Last recorded121,799 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 TNK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 121,799 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear chassis repaired

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

Vehicle lowered

Pass 30 Jul 2014 114,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

offside and nearside rear chassis legs has corrosion to a previous repair

slight perish to front anti roll bar link rubber bushes

slight perish to rear trailing arm rubber bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,635 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 98,683 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 98,532 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front number plate deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 92,290 miles

o/s rear tyre distorted

radiator in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2010 86,923 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 86,923 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,867 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 80,867 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,051 miles

n/s front tyre ON LIMIT (1.6mm)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,861 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 64,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 56,152 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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GY02 TNK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY02 TNK, 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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GY02 TNK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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