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HG02 TEY

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,018 mi
Last recorded75,018 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 TEY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 75,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside rear light cluster damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 67,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 67,279 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and Offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 60,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2024 60,200 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear light cluster damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 51,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 51,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 40,830 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front anti roll bar pin/bush deteriorated both

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive upper front engine (cam cover) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 40,830 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front anti roll bar pin/bush deteriorated both

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive upper front engine (cam cover) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 32,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides has tears and perished,age of tyre 2009,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has tears and perished,age of tyre 2009,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge has cut and badly perished,age of tyre 2009,may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 25,485 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 24,993 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,516 miles

battery weak

Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,919 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,163 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,352 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,434 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 20,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,587 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,519 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,909 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,886 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,621 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 9,144 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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HG02 TEY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG02 TEY, 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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What year was HG02 TEY registered?

HG02 TEY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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