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OU02 JXB

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,806 mi
Last recorded141,806 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 JXB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2016 141,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 132,311 miles

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

corrosion rear chassts both sides

Pass 20 Jun 2015 132,311 miles

corrosion rear chassts both sides

Pass 10 May 2014 118,885 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 10 May 2014 118,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Jun 2013 112,441 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 105,215 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 99,006 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 99,006 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 94,857 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 94,857 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2009 80,875 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 70,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 57,275 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 53,555 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 53,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Jan 2006 44,183 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 44,183 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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OU02 JXB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OU02 JXB, 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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OU02 JXB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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