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LY51 VMG

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,037 mi
Last recorded95,037 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VMG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2016 95,037 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded also part of front subframe excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes damaged and corroded at rear (7.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

corrosion near offside engine mounting

different aspect ratio tyres fitted to front and rear axle

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre has multiple small cuts

slight coolant leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,984 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 89,430 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,143 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 81,143 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,649 miles

Coolant leak

condensation in n/s headlamp

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,774 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,172 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condensation near side head lamp

Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust downpipe mtg brkt damaged

n.s+o.s chassis rails damaged

n.s.r tyre wearing on inner egde

slight damage to fuel pipe by rear of o.s chassis rail

Pass 25 Oct 2008 45,682 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,487 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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LY51 VMG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY51 VMG, 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 LY51 VMG registered?

LY51 VMG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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