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PL51 EZB

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,210 mi
Last recorded99,210 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 EZB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 99,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2017 106,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

front tyres wearing inside edge

transmission noisey

Pass 20 Feb 2016 97,555 miles

Offside Front light noise from wheel bearing

front cross member corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,256 miles

Fuel line corroded

Offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 89,237 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fuel line corroded

Offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,167 miles

slight run out offside front disc

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,417 miles

front discs poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,875 miles

play in both steering rack arms

Fail 22 Feb 2012 75,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

play in both steering rack arms

Fail 29 Mar 2011 71,742 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,742 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 66,020 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,910 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,456 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 47,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 39,070 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,777 miles

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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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PL51 EZB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PL51 EZB, 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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PL51 EZB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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