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LC02 PZW

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,312 mi
Last recorded115,312 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 PZW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 115,312 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 115,310 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 109,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 109,675 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and heavily cracked and perished ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 107,048 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 100,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 90,921 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,014 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,326 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 82,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 73,852 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 73,852 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 64,243 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,558 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,812 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mangment light stays on in dash

Fail 15 Sep 2011 42,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mangment light stays on in dash

Pass 28 Aug 2010 33,316 miles

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

engine mangment light stays on in dash

offside front wiper blade split but just clearing the sceen

Fail 21 Aug 2010 33,124 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mangment light stays on in dash

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,703 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 13,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,422 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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LC02 PZW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LC02 PZW, 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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LC02 PZW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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