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AJ02 FDY

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,809 mi
Last recorded93,809 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 FDY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,809 miles

Floors and inner sills corroded

Front cross member corroded

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

Rear chassis outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2016 93,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to floors and inner sills

Front cross member heavily corroded

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

Rear chassis outer skin corroded

Slight blow front exhaust flexi

Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,925 miles

Radiator deteriorated

Slight blow from the exhaust downpipe flexi joint

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded and areas of corrosion on the underside

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,433 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

o/s/r sill end weak due to corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2014 77,426 miles

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

Areas of corrosion on the underside

o/s/r sill end weak due to corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2013 74,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,527 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 59,179 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 59,179 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,246 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 39,693 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 34,759 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 34,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 30,466 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 24,807 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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AJ02 FDY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc 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 AJ02 FDY, 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 AJ02 FDY registered?

AJ02 FDY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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