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AK02 UWY

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,099 mi
Last recorded125,099 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UWY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2016 125,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underwing lower forward section holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (7.1.2)

emissions lamp on dash on

front tyres worn close to legal limit

front under radiator crossmember corroded

oil leak

rear offside tyre worn close to limit

rear offside underwing area corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 121,504 miles

brake master cylider level slightly low

fron tyres inner edges worn tyres

rear offside + nearside chassis box sections corroded

rear offside tyre worn

rear underwing areas slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 115,973 miles

emissions lamp on dash on

forward centre crossmember corroded

front offside shock absorber slight leak

rear offside+nearside chassis box sections corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 111,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 95,996 miles

Oil leak

e m l light on

Fail 7 May 2011 95,923 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

e m l light on

Pass 10 May 2010 87,137 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 8 May 2010 87,137 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light is on

Pass 5 May 2009 74,107 miles

damage to offside front wing

wipper blades poor

Pass 8 May 2008 61,077 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 61,077 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 43,401 miles

engine light on

Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,549 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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AK02 UWY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK02 UWY, 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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AK02 UWY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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