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KC51 BYW

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,298 mi
Last recorded102,298 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 BYW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 102,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear chassis areas under arches starting to delaminate

exhaust system starting to rust

front exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low

n/s/r chassis leg very corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 87,681 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 87,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,905 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,603 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,739 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,971 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,723 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 48,713 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 38,546 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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KC51 BYW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KC51 BYW, 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 KC51 BYW registered?

KC51 BYW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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