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PL02 GVD

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,171 mi
Last recorded104,171 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 GVD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 104,171 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 104,161 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)

Pass 26 May 2015 97,097 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 88,034 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 82,251 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 82,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,615 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 76,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

(1.9.b,c)The rear cat lambda sensor wiring has been cut off,where the lambda sensor will no longer function as intended

(6.1.1)The rear boot floor has minor impact damage present

(6.6.6)The emergency towing eye to chassis longeron is not adequately secured and is considered to be in a dangerous condition for towing purposes.

(6.7.3)The speedo back light system has a probability of a bulb or two inoperative

Having spoken with the vehicle presenter at the time of retesting the vehicle,I was assured that the sill repair was not welded.The brakes and headlamp appear to be as they were when originally failed the test!

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

STATUTORY PROVISIONS AND REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 50,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

(1.9.b,c)The rear cat lambda sensor wiring has been cut off,where the lambda sensor will no longer function as intended

(6.1.1)The rear boot floor has minor impact damage present

(6.6.6)The emergency towing eye to chassis longeron is not adequately secured and is considered to be in a dangerous condition for towing purposes.

(6.7.3)The speedo back light system has a probability of a bulb or two inoperative

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

STATUTORY PROVISIONS AND REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,891 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,360 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 34,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,544 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,545 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 24,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PL02 GVD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PL02 GVD, 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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PL02 GVD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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