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BL51 ULU

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,778 mi
Last recorded95,778 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 ULU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 95,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 95,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 91,383 miles

EML light on

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,383 miles

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

EML light on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,218 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

Slight corrision around nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 27 Oct 2012 85,954 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2012 85,954 miles

Nearside rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2011 81,004 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine check light on

Fail 6 Oct 2011 81,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine check light on

Pass 18 Sep 2010 76,264 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,405 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 71,402 miles

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

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

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

Recommend full alignment check/adjustment due to tyre wear

Pass 7 Oct 2008 66,169 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 66,169 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,705 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 48,724 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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BL51 ULU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL51 ULU, 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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BL51 ULU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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