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HK02 KJE

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

42,746 mi
Last recorded42,746 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 KJE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 42,746 miles

Rear reverse lights inoperative.

Pass 14 Jul 2023 42,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 41,878 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 41,342 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 41,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 40,897 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 40,897 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 39,931 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 38,303 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 38,303 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn DROP LINK BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn DROP LINK BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,390 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,243 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,908 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,507 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 26,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,692 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,909 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,502 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 21,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,959 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,867 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,007 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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HK02 KJE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HK02 KJE, 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 HK02 KJE registered?

HK02 KJE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is HK02 KJE safe to buy?

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