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VE02 BYY

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,852 mi
Last recorded61,852 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 BYY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 61,852 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,703 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 43,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 36,777 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 36,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front subframe rear bolts appear to be loose

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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VE02 BYY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE02 BYY, 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 VE02 BYY registered?

VE02 BYY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is VE02 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE02 BYY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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