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KB51 EKX

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,680 mi
Last recorded87,680 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 EKX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 87,680 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 83,595 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 77,079 miles

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

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

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 71,710 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 71,710 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,370 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 71,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front front exhaust clamp loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 70,195 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 70,188 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 69,906 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,418 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,501 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 62,501 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 56,836 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 56,836 miles

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

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 52,022 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,717 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 36,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,929 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2009 21,680 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,738 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 19,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall scuffed

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jan 2007 16,876 miles

offside rear inner tyre wall scuffed

Pass 27 Jan 2006 13,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outter edges

front radiator cross member is sarting to corrode

o/s head lamp aim on maximum lower level

unable to fully inspect outter sills due to plastic sill gaurds fitted

unable to fully inspect rear suspension towers due to covers fitted

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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KB51 EKX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KB51 EKX, 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 KB51 EKX registered?

KB51 EKX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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