MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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