MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan outer skin, within lower control arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded excessively within seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body structure corroded within rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan, within lower control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe damaged top of fuel filler neck and overflow pipe excessively corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded excessively within seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body structure corroded within rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General underbody surface corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight under body corrosion rear
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
slight under body corrosion rear
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides ( 185/65/14 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides ( 185/65/14 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake steering and suspension components are showing some surface rust
Central part of exhaust system showing some deterioration
Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low this is a visual check only
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine undertray fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components, plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of floor pan
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail, small hole, near to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine undertray fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components, plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of floor pan
Rear tyres are showing age related deterioration on there tread and sidewall areas
Rear tyres are worn down to 3.0mm and showing signs of wearing out of there natural shape
engine management lamp on during test
front tyres are showing wear down to 1.6mm on there inner tread to sidewall areas
tyre size info only....185/65/14.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear tyres are showing age related deterioration on there tread and sidewall areas
Rear tyres are worn down to 3.0mm and showing signs of wearing out of there natural shape
engine management lamp on during test
front tyres are showing wear down to 1.6mm on there inner tread to sidewall areas
tyre size info only....185/65/14.
n/s/r tyre worn down to 2.5mm
rear suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration
FRONT N/S AND O/S INNER ANTIROLL BAR LINK RUBBERS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/PERISHING.
REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/PERISH MARKS ON THERE OUTER SIDEWALLS AND N/S/R TYRE ALSO SHOWING SIGNS OFV WEARING OUT OF ITS NATURAL SHAPE.
REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE SIDEWALLS.
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE SIDEWALLS.
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
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KV02 NPU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 KV02 NPU, 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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KV02 NPU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 August 2002.
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