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VA02 CJJ

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

109,041 mi
Last recorded109,041 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 CJJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 109,041 miles

Nearside Rear Body corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 108,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 107,230 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 107,073 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 105,421 miles

front brake pads apear low

Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,300 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 103,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 101,952 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 101,677 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 101,608 miles

Fuel hose damaged fuel filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 99,203 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 93,338 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 84,008 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 84,008 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,997 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 72,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,702 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,587 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,191 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,549 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,697 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,884 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,804 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,004 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,717 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,622 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 12,169 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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VA02 CJJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 VA02 CJJ, 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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VA02 CJJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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