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LM02 YGA

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,472 mi
Last recorded138,472 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 YGA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 138,472 miles

Slight corrosion on front cross member

Pass 22 Feb 2019 133,329 miles

O/S R flexi to cylinder corroded

n/s washer jet poor

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,014 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 128,884 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension top (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 123,699 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 119,574 miles

all brake pipes greased

centre stop lamp 50% inop

eml on

nearside inner rack joint has play

nearside rear belt frayed

nearside washer jet 50% inop

offside inner rack joint has play

oil low

sump corroded and damp

Fail 21 Feb 2016 119,567 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

centre stop lamp 50% inop

eml on

nearside inner rack joint has play

nearside rear belt frayed

nearside washer jet 50% inop

offside inner rack joint has play

oil low

sump corroded and damp

Pass 27 Feb 2015 114,859 miles

2x rear tyres heavily cracking in side walls

EML on

Fail 27 Feb 2015 114,859 miles

2x rear tyres heavily cracking in side walls

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 108,676 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 101,569 miles

EML on

Fail 1 Mar 2013 101,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 94,411 miles

n/s/f headlamp seal damaged

EML on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 86,101 miles

engin man light on

Pass 1 Mar 2010 76,080 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 76,080 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,408 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 67,408 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 58,845 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,054 miles

n/s/f outer c.v boot damp not insecure or leaking at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,317 miles

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

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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LM02 YGA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LM02 YGA, 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 LM02 YGA registered?

LM02 YGA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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