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CN02 VYB

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,652 mi
Last recorded134,652 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 VYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 134,652 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear chassis heavily corroded

Offside rear chassis heavily corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seat belts not tested

offside rear tyre perished / cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2014 134,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres perished / cracking

Nearside rear chassis heavily corroded

Offside rear chassis heavily corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seat belts not tested

offside rear tyre perished / cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2013 123,430 miles

radiator damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2013 123,429 miles

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

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

radiator damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2012 112,342 miles

fuel tank filler neck starting to corrode

Fail 11 Apr 2012 112,342 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank filler neck starting to corrode

Pass 22 Mar 2011 101,535 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 91,363 miles

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Advise on n/s/r tyre perished

Advise on o/s/r tyre perished

Advise on oil leak from engine sump

Pass 25 Mar 2009 85,839 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

near side rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,498 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 72,498 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 59,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,760 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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CN02 VYB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CN02 VYB, 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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CN02 VYB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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