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VF02 NWA

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,979 mi
Last recorded60,979 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 NWA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,979 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2015 59,309 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck excessively corroded and holed (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,907 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front wishbones corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 56,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front wishbones corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,171 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn considerably on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,856 miles

front cross member and both rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,483 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,386 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,270 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,230 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,563 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 28,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,076 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 19,158 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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VF02 NWA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VF02 NWA, 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 VF02 NWA registered?

VF02 NWA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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