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PL02 RXP

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,250 mi
Last recorded64,250 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 RXP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 64,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 62,279 miles

Front both front Tyres wearing inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.17mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 62,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured droplink (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front Tyres wearing inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.17mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 52,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.24mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.57mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.58mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 43,927 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on edge

Fail 19 Jul 2016 43,927 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,382 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2014 30,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 30,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,493 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 17,796 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,796 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,966 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 13,551 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 12,753 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion ring evident on inside of o/s/f brake disc

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 12,170 miles

corrosion ring evident on inside face of o/s/f brake disc

Pass 21 May 2007 10,816 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 9,165 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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PL02 RXP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RXP, 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 PL02 RXP registered?

PL02 RXP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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