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NV02 GYW

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,399 mi
Last recorded134,399 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 GYW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 134,399 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2014 134,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Engine management light illuminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 125,150 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light illuminated

Fail 25 Jun 2013 125,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,604 miles

Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 110,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,689 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 98,688 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2010 87,228 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 76,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 59,427 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,251 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 43,251 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 33,817 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 25,902 miles

o/s front brake disc worn and build up of scale [inside surface]

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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NV02 GYW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NV02 GYW, 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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NV02 GYW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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