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WG51 WEU

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,409 mi
Last recorded125,409 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 WEU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 125,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 108,276 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 108,276 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust snapped (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2012 103,931 miles

slight dampness around front shockers

Pass 29 Oct 2011 92,292 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2010 87,483 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 87,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,704 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,907 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,124 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 48,124 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,507 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 45,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 35,536 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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WG51 WEU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WG51 WEU, 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 WG51 WEU registered?

WG51 WEU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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