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BP02 SXW

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,975 mi
Last recorded70,975 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 SXW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 70,975 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Slight Corrosion, Not Leaking. (1.1.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 70,531 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 70,427 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 70,340 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 69,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 68,739 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 67,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around suspension mounting points, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 61,006 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear at fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 51,359 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 48,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,714 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 40,459 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 35,806 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,428 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,072 miles

Offside 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 21 Jan 2010 29,060 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,729 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,777 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,144 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 14,162 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 14,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 SXW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SXW, 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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BP02 SXW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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