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WG02 WFK

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

61,365 mi
Last recorded61,365 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 WFK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 61,365 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 61,362 miles

Central Front Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Cross member holed and corroded . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface covered in paint. (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Pattern distorted - lens needs polish. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface covered in paint (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 56,588 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity all 4 lights units (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes covered in underseal

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Fail 18 Jul 2024 56,588 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity all 4 lights units (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction removed sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes covered in underseal

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Fail 4 Jul 2024 56,519 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1st silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity all 4 lights units (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes covered in underseal

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2023 51,834 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

engine light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2023 51,832 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

engine light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2022 42,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

underside covered with underseal

Fail 20 May 2022 42,710 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

underside covered with underseal

Pass 24 Jun 2021 27,722 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eml on

Fail 24 Jun 2021 27,722 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eml on

Pass 25 May 2021 26,563 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 26,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,284 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 25,750 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 25,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,847 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,588 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 22,679 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 20,639 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Pass 12 Aug 2009 18,366 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,561 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 13,570 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 11,425 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 8,353 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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WG02 WFK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WG02 WFK, 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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WG02 WFK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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