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BL51 YPD

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,503 mi
Last recorded73,503 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 YPD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 73,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,194 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 64,194 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,875 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 57,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 52,945 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 52,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,656 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 48,292 miles

near side front tyre has side wall damadge advise replacement

Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,495 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER ANTIROLL BAR BUSH'S STARTING TO PERISH & CRACK.

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH & SHOW CRACKS

Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,891 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,395 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 32,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 25,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 25,445 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 YPD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YPD, 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 YPD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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