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VX02 UHE

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,948 mi
Last recorded102,948 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 UHE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,948 miles

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

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

both front droplinks rubber bushes cracking

corrosion to front and rear chassis

corrosion to o/s/r fuel pipes

corrosion to o/s/r sill

front brake pads wearing low 70% worn

front exhaust joint corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,146 miles

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

front cross member corroded but not weakened

Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,513 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,015 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 57,015 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,193 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,540 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,471 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 25,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,644 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,907 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,603 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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VX02 UHE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VX02 UHE, 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 VX02 UHE registered?

VX02 UHE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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