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HW02 LME

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,225 mi
Last recorded75,225 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 LME
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 75,225 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front radiator support panel corroded

Rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,129 miles

Front cross member area slightly corroded but not considered excessive at this time

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,581 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,350 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,277 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges. 185/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges. 185/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 61,277 miles

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges. 185/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges. 185/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 57,363 miles

engine management light on

front engine mounting crossmember area showing heavy signs of corosion but not yet through

water leak from under engine

Fail 22 Jan 2015 57,362 miles

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

engine management light on

front engine mounting crossmember area showing heavy signs of corosion but not yet through

water leak from under engine

Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,544 miles

front crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,947 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,564 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,479 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,669 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,987 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,134 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,687 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 15,327 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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HW02 LME is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HW02 LME, 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 HW02 LME registered?

HW02 LME is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 August 2002.

Is HW02 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW02 LME shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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