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CU02 OCE

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,104 mi
Last recorded103,104 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 OCE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 103,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 93,132 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 93,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

widespread corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2013 84,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

widespread corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,078 miles

Engine stabiliser badly corroded.

wide spread corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,746 miles

front cross member corroded, fuel pipes corroded near tank. osr rear inner wheel arh slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 71,746 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front cross member corroded, fuel pipes corroded near tank. osr rear inner wheel arh slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,460 miles

All tyres tread depth below 3 mm

Fail 11 Mar 2010 62,460 miles

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

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

All tyres tread depth below 3 mm

O/s/f and n/s/f wiper blades split

Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,082 miles

Fuel Pipes corroded(not Leaking)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 50,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipes corroded(not Leaking)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,051 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,416 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,895 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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CU02 OCE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc 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 CU02 OCE, 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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CU02 OCE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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