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AY02 HBD

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,199 mi
Last recorded94,199 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 HBD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2013 94,199 miles

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

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

RADIATOR DETERIORATING

Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,199 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

RADIATOR DETERIORATING

Pass 14 Dec 2011 87,057 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 87,057 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 79,157 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 79,157 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 72,681 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 72,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,724 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 56,474 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 49,086 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 40,978 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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AY02 HBD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AY02 HBD, 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 AY02 HBD registered?

AY02 HBD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AY02 HBD safe to buy?

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