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WA02 YWL

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,206 mi
Last recorded79,206 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 79,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 79,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 76,465 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 73,661 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 68,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 64,681 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 64,678 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 58,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2014 56,830 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 56,830 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 49,732 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 49,732 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 41,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 34,096 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 34,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2010 25,976 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 22,487 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 20,514 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 18,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 15,602 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 YWL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWL, 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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WA02 YWL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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