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VE51 LFL

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,916 mi
Last recorded77,916 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 LFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,916 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 77,916 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 73,829 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,679 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 29 Jan 2013 66,557 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,564 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES SHOWING SIGNS OF SGE.

OIL FILTER CORRODING WITH AGE

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,682 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,562 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,307 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 37,221 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 31,735 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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VE51 LFL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VE51 LFL, 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 VE51 LFL registered?

VE51 LFL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is VE51 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 LFL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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