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NX02 OCO

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,500 mi
Last recorded97,500 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX02 OCO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 97,500 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,473 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No rear seats fitted

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Reserve travel on hand brake nearly met

Fail 16 Jul 2019 97,473 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No rear seats fitted

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reserve travel on hand brake nearly met

Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,257 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 96,125 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 94,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 92,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 91,925 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,912 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,021 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,180 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 41,177 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,271 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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NX02 OCO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NX02 OCO, 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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NX02 OCO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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