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A22 LOV

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 LOV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 98,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 93,011 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underneath covered in underseal

Fail 25 Nov 2024 93,011 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

underneath covered in underseal

Pass 13 Dec 2023 86,622 miles

Front Exhaust flange deteriorating

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 86,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flange deteriorating

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,177 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 71,293 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 66,668 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,778 miles

Nearside Rear chassis slight surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,509 miles

Body kit fitted so unable to see the inner body panels.

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 57,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body kit fitted so unable to see the inner body panels.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,716 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,066 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,514 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,837 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,584 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,431 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,615 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 38,615 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,944 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,126 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,678 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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A22 LOV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A22 LOV, 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 A22 LOV registered?

A22 LOV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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