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WJ51 DFY

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,711 mi
Last recorded59,711 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 DFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 59,711 miles

Rear bumper been modified but secure and no sharp edges at time of test

Fail 17 Mar 2018 59,711 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear bumper been modified but secure and no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2017 49,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,054 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 27,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,223 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has a small cut

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge (raised tread pattern) also has a small cut

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,889 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,065 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,253 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,034 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,396 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 16,267 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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WJ51 DFY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJ51 DFY, 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 WJ51 DFY registered?

WJ51 DFY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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