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AY02 HBE

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,797 mi
Last recorded87,797 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 HBE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 87,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 87,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,757 miles

bonnet release handle broken

mil light on

Fail 20 Apr 2009 74,757 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnet release handle broken

mil light on

Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,363 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

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 HBE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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