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WA02 UCV

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

235,903 mi
Last recorded235,903 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 UCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 235,903 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 235,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 84,484 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 76,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 69,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 69,077 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 67,223 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,122 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 66,726 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,672 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 62,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,640 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 59,640 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,370 miles

Front tyres worn on inside

Fail 30 Jan 2015 53,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,903 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,617 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 49,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,713 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,628 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,501 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,414 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,778 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,134 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 10,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 10,503 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,533 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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WA02 UCV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WA02 UCV, 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 WA02 UCV registered?

WA02 UCV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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