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WJ02 OFV

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,139 mi
Last recorded87,139 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 OFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019 87,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,947 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,079 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,373 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 62,300 miles

engin managent light on

Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,406 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,775 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 38,124 miles

engine management light on

nearside and offside front brake getting low in thickness

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2011 32,861 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wiper blades are split

Fail 19 Aug 2009 24,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both wiper blades are split

Pass 1 Aug 2008 17,336 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 9,729 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 7,504 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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WJ02 OFV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ02 OFV, 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 WJ02 OFV registered?

WJ02 OFV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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