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BL171240

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

80,240 mi
Last recorded80,240 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL171240
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2009 80,240 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

front headlamps not uk legal

rear fog lamp fitted to nearside not offside

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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BL171240 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 BL171240, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL171240 registered?

BL171240 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is BL171240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL171240 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL171240 have outstanding finance?

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