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VE51 YLT

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,724 mi
Last recorded108,724 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YLT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2017 108,724 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 102,801 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 102,794 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 95,729 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jun 2013 76,525 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 76,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 70,285 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 70,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,268 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 54,814 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 54,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,330 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,035 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 42,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,154 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,203 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 23,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 23,641 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 YLT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VE51 YLT, 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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VE51 YLT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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