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WA02 YXE

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,858 mi
Last recorded115,858 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 YXE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 115,858 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 115,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 108,189 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 98,724 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cracked

radiator veins deteriorating

Fail 9 Mar 2011 98,724 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cracked

radiator veins deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 83,752 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,924 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to offside front bumper

Fail 1 Apr 2009 79,923 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to offside front bumper

Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,764 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 70,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 63,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,218 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 YXE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YXE, 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 YXE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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