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NX02 TOV

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,260 mi
Last recorded72,260 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX02 TOV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2013 72,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,826 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,821 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Aug 2011 65,821 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,573 miles

both rear tyres have edge wear,close to legal limit and are slightly perished

coil springs complete

handbrake travel high

underside has light corrosion to most components and structure heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Jul 2010 61,573 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both rear tyres have edge wear,close to legal limit and are slightly perished

coil springs complete

handbrake travel high

underside has light corrosion to most components and structure heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,057 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 39,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,689 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,565 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 TOV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NX02 TOV, 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 TOV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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