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WA02 ZXL

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,207 mi
Last recorded64,207 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 ZXL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,207 miles

nearside front tyre perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 64,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust poor

front x member corroded

managment l;ight on

n/s/f floor surface corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2015 62,207 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f floor surface corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,934 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 58,923 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 54,694 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,694 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,907 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,917 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 45,917 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,956 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,627 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,924 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,685 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 18,632 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 ZXL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

WA02 ZXL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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