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AG02 OTU

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,177 mi
Last recorded123,177 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 OTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 123,177 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyre perished

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

Oil leak engine sump very corroded ()

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2016 123,128 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyre perished

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

Oil leak engine sump very corroded ()

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2015 115,888 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 115,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 108,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 108,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 101,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 101,535 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,959 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 91,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 82,423 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 82,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 76,384 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

sump pan corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,319 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 57,257 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,170 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 47,159 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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AG02 OTU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AG02 OTU, 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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AG02 OTU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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