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LW02 BKZ

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

77,104 mi
Last recorded77,104 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 BKZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2016 77,104 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front perished

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,423 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 76,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML Light On

Emissions Not Tested

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2015 69,794 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,486 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 62,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 54,771 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,732 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,006 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,681 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,138 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,162 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 18,289 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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LW02 BKZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver 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 LW02 BKZ, 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 LW02 BKZ registered?

LW02 BKZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 August 2002.

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The MOT history for LW02 BKZ 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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