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VK52 BVU

2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,248 mi
Last recorded72,248 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant75,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 BVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,248 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2009 72,248 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,611 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 67,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,997 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 51,665 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 51,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 43,859 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Galant?

Based on 121,113 MOT tests across 16,216 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
5,932
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
16,216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,016
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,649
position lamp(s) not working 4,566
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,411
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,987
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VK52 BVU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 75,945 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 Galant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,016 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK52 BVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Galant typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK52 BVU registered?

VK52 BVU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for VK52 BVU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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