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AD02 OVC

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,798 mi
Last recorded109,798 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 OVC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 109,798 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

eml on

front valance is coroaded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 106,848 miles

n/s rear chassie corroded ma/n /light on front drop links poor

Fail 19 Aug 2015 106,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear chassie corroded ma/n /light on front drop links poor

Fail 6 Jul 2015 106,824 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

eml on

exhaust heavily corroded.

front rollbar bushes heavily perished.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,100 miles

EML is on

Front side lights fadded

Fuel pipes corroded

Number plate bulbs fadded

Oil leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2013 100,151 miles

Engine managment light on

Exahurst corroded

Offside front fog lamp cracked and not working

Oil leaks

Slight play in offside steering arm

Rear fuel pipes heavely corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 100,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Engine managment light on

Exahurst corroded

Offside front fog lamp cracked and not working

Oil leaks

Slight play in offside steering arm

Rear fuel pipes heavely corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 95,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,486 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 87,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brakes binding slightly

offside rear tyre perished

outer sills covered

sump corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,064 miles

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

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

both headlamp aims on lower limit

Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,287 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 75,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,472 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 54,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 48,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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AD02 OVC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AD02 OVC, 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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AD02 OVC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 July 2002.

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