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PJ02 AAX

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,179 mi
Last recorded63,179 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 AAX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 63,179 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 63,167 miles

underside mechanical components have surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,161 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded near tank

Fail 2 Aug 2019 63,159 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded near tank

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,144 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,380 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 62,373 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,548 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,211 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 59,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,312 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,989 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,090 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 50,008 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,790 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,921 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,735 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,787 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 28,787 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 17,398 miles

noise from n/s front brakes poss. pad wear indicator

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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PJ02 AAX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PJ02 AAX, 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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What year was PJ02 AAX registered?

PJ02 AAX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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