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VA02 PJJ

2002 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,930 mi
Last recorded116,930 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar59,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 PJJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,930 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc plates corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2017 116,730 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc plates corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 100,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 100,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,446 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 95,446 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,124 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 86,124 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,061 miles

exhausht heat sheild rattle, removed

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

rear tyres in very poor condition, close to wear bars

Fail 20 Mar 2013 80,061 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhausht heat sheild rattle, removed

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

rear tyres in very poor condition, close to wear bars

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,730 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,876 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 66,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,057 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 50,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2009 49,996 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,207 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 43,104 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 35,188 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,188 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 20,590 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Based on 26,421 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,774
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,091
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,756
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 1,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,068
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,055
Full Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar reliability report

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VA02 PJJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,150 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 Spacestar fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,091 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA02 PJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA02 PJJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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