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AJ52 GME

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,459 mi
Last recorded124,459 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 GME
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 124,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive At gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,071 miles

E.M.L on at dash

Slight oil leak at sump

Pass 8 Jul 2016 114,848 miles

EML light on

anti roll bar rubbers cracking

exhaust rubbers starting to split

o/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe to cylinder starting to corrode

slight leak at exhaust join

Pass 18 Jul 2015 109,329 miles

1 corrosion on petrol line pipes

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 109,322 miles

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

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

1 corrosion on petrol line pipes

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,200 miles

1 offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

2 slight play on nearside and offside front steering suspension

3 headlights slightly discoloured

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Oct 2013 89,359 miles

1 slight play on nearside front steering suspension

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Nov 2012 81,824 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 81,801 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 73,744 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 73,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 10 Sep 2010 68,265 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 61,227 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,227 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,193 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,107 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,253 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 24,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AJ52 GME is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AJ52 GME, 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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AJ52 GME is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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