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AD02 OVF

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,983 mi
Last recorded137,983 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 OVF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2016 137,983 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear backplate corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear backplate corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 130,077 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

both rear backplates corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 130,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

both rear backplates corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 118,751 miles

Both fuel pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,140 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2014 108,094 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both rear chassis rails VERY RUSTY!!!!

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 101,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 99,180 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 92,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 82,885 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 79,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Sill trims fitted.O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 78,868 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both front discs worn thin inner faces(recomend attention soon).Sill trims fitted.O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,726 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate slightly distorted.

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 613,141 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 61,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 51,590 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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AD02 OVF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OVF, 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 OVF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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