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AE02 HKT

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,705 mi
Last recorded80,705 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HKT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 80,705 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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Pass 14 Jan 2017 76,731 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,351 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 71,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 64,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Dec 2013 57,816 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 48,305 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)

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

engine man light on

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 31 Dec 2010 47,751 miles

front brake discs getting rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2009 46,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 45,581 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,213 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 42,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,357 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,581 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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AE02 HKT 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 AE02 HKT, 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 AE02 HKT registered?

AE02 HKT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AE02 HKT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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