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KY02 TYW

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,419 mi
Last recorded37,419 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 TYW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,419 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 37,415 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,432 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 30,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 21,211 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 21,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,300 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,157 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,109 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 7,283 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 5,960 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 4,928 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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KY02 TYW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KY02 TYW, 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 KY02 TYW registered?

KY02 TYW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 April 2002.

Is KY02 TYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY02 TYW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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