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MH02 GXO

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,769 mi
Last recorded70,769 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 GXO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,769 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 70,769 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,921 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,776 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,508 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 51,508 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,960 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 45,948 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,360 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,584 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,340 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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MH02 GXO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MH02 GXO, 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 MH02 GXO registered?

MH02 GXO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is MH02 GXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH02 GXO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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