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SX02 AUF

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,952 mi
Last recorded156,952 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX02 AUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2015 156,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 149,348 miles

offside rear tyre appears underinflated

Pass 10 Jul 2013 134,704 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Aug 2010 134,674 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 134,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 120,985 miles

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

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

bonnet hinges seized

Fail 26 Jun 2009 120,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

bonnet hinges seized

Pass 27 Jun 2008 110,202 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 110,202 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE RADIATOR FINS ROTTEN ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW IN TREAD NEARING LIMIT ADVISE FRONT PADS AND DISCS WORN

Pass 26 Jun 2007 95,735 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 95,735 miles

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

o/s/r tyre periahed on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2006 83,170 miles

slight cracking on o/s reartyre on outer side wall.

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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SX02 AUF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SX02 AUF, 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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SX02 AUF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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