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VK52 RYA

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,657 mi
Last recorded123,657 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 RYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 109,711 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 109,711 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,162 miles

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

Rear chassis & sills starting to corrode

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,569 miles

Rear o/s & n/s rear chassis very corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,161 miles

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

n/s wiper split

o/s & n/s rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2014 92,703 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear chassis corroded but not structaul at point of test

Fail 10 Feb 2014 92,606 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s & n/s rear chassis corroded but not structaul at point of test

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,304 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,761 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 84,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,930 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,505 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 64,505 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,616 miles

185/65/14h

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,959 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 45,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,794 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 37,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,711 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 21,165 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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VK52 RYA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK52 RYA, 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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VK52 RYA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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