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BP02 HWU

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,589 mi
Last recorded79,589 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 HWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 79,589 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 76,097 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 66,964 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 55,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

brake /fuel pipes slight damage to rear

Fail 17 Nov 2006 55,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front subframe damaged n/s

fuel and brake pipes damaged at rear

Pass 16 May 2006 49,720 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 49,720 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BP02 HWU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black 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 BP02 HWU, 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 BP02 HWU registered?

BP02 HWU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 August 2002.

Is BP02 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP02 HWU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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