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HX02 ZHO

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,800 mi
Last recorded109,800 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 ZHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 109,800 miles

Both rear chassis rails corroded (not excessive)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 106,956 miles

both rear chassis rails corroded (not excessive)

Pass 9 May 2018 105,820 miles

gearbox oil leak

rear chassis rails corroded (not excessive)

Fail 8 May 2018 105,808 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

gearbox oil leak

rear chassis rails corroded (not excessive)

Pass 4 May 2017 102,398 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroding (within 30cm of suspension mounts)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 102,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroding (within 30cm of suspension mounts)

Pass 7 May 2016 99,044 miles

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

engine oil leak

gearbox oil seal is leaking oil

Fail 7 May 2016 99,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (1.8)

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

engine oil leak

gearbox oil seal is leaking oil

Pass 5 May 2015 94,699 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 94,699 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 90,391 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 90,391 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 84,781 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 79,199 miles

front exhaust shield insecure

slight exhaust blow centre section

Pass 30 Apr 2011 74,424 miles

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

battery insucure

Pass 5 May 2010 71,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 May 2009 65,852 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,049 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,874 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 50,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,950 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 41,950 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZHO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver 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 ZHO, 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 ZHO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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