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LY51 VNA

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

47,551 mi
Last recorded47,551 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VNA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 47,551 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 47,523 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 47,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 47,072 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 47,072 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 46,850 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,234 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 45,518 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 44,381 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 43,331 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 43,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 41,766 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,029 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 38,606 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,002 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,505 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,554 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,816 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,815 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,423 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,753 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,588 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 16,062 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 VNA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY51 VNA registered?

LY51 VNA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is LY51 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 VNA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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