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KV02 NPU

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,552 mi
Last recorded95,552 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 NPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2023 95,552 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 90,647 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,272 miles

slight under body corrosion rear

Fail 16 Sep 2021 86,272 miles

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

slight under body corrosion rear

Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,828 miles

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))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 81,783 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 79,523 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,352 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 73,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,647 miles

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.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 68,647 miles

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.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,335 miles

n/s/r tyre worn down to 2.5mm

rear suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,655 miles

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.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,417 miles

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE SIDEWALLS.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 54,417 miles

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.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,183 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,956 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,929 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,723 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 31,428 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,805 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,515 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 15,255 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 15,255 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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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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