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VK02 NWX

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,288 mi
Last recorded134,288 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 NWX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 134,288 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 134,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2012 131,991 miles

N/S/F hs slight play in rack

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2011 128,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres showing slightly patchy wear to inner edges

Pass 14 May 2010 121,591 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 106,101 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 90,542 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 75,698 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 59,718 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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VK02 NWX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VK02 NWX, 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 VK02 NWX registered?

VK02 NWX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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