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NU02 YDP

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,966 mi
Last recorded69,966 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 YDP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 69,966 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 67,109 miles

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

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

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Fail 15 Mar 2008 67,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 6 Mar 2007 56,015 miles

advise sump porous & leaking!

Fail 5 Mar 2007 56,007 miles

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

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

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

advise sump porous & leaking!

Pass 10 Mar 2006 44,618 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 44,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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NU02 YDP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NU02 YDP, 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 NU02 YDP registered?

NU02 YDP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for NU02 YDP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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