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AJ52 PGO

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,793 mi
Last recorded107,793 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 PGO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 107,793 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 107,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N S F Dented

Pass 27 Apr 2013 98,897 miles

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

Sills corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 90,796 miles

Floor corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 90,796 miles

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

Floor corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,356 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 88,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,955 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,124 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 65,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,888 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 52,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,856 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,428 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 33,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 PGO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ52 PGO, 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 PGO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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