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RL02 WYB

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,918 mi
Last recorded86,918 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 WYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,918 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 85,695 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,475 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,691 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 58,691 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,069 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,284 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,723 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 21,723 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,517 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,138 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 12,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RL02 WYB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RL02 WYB, 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 RL02 WYB registered?

RL02 WYB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 August 2002.

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