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AF02 EEG

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,582 mi
Last recorded100,582 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 EEG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 100,582 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 100,566 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,895 miles

some corrosion to rear members but not excessive

Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,050 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,257 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 65,352 miles

engine check light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,686 miles

Engine check light on

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,097 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine check light on.

Front number plate slightly delaminated.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 53,097 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine check light on.

Front number plate slightly delaminated.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,045 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER PAD

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON

Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,292 miles

front brakes binding slightly

front number plate starting to seperate

offside rear tyre has flint in tread

wiper blades have gone hard

Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,657 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 35,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edged

nearside rerar tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,657 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 29,657 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

slight oil leak from sump area

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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AF02 EEG 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 75%.

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 AF02 EEG, 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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AF02 EEG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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