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HX02 ZGS

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,443 mi
Last recorded107,443 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 ZGS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2022 107,443 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center support member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower radiator mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 102,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,758 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 96,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 92,222 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Sep 2019 92,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder to flexible an from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,731 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

air con in operative

Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,633 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 80,633 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 60,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 38,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 38,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 22,800 miles

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

N/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,800 miles

N/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,249 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,607 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,196 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2008 18,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,035 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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HX02 ZGS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HX02 ZGS, 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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HX02 ZGS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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