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CE02 BYT

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,601 mi
Last recorded92,601 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 BYT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 92,601 miles

Front Lower radiator bracket corroded

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside engine bay slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 1.6mm / worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit 2mm / worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade worn

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 88,225 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower radiator support bracket corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 88,225 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch corroded / within 30cm suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower radiator support bracket corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,302 miles

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

corrosion rear chassis

exhaust system deteriorated

lower radiator support bracket corroded

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

sump corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2019 80,300 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion rear chassis

exhaust system deteriorated

lower radiator support bracket corroded

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

sump corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,125 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner bays (2.4.A.3)

Front crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,842 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,683 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 67,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,667 miles

corrosion on front xmember

Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,807 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,525 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,232 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,360 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,218 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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CE02 BYT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CE02 BYT, 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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CE02 BYT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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