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CU02 VLJ

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,953 mi
Last recorded92,953 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 VLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,953 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 87,488 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

engine lamp on

fuel filler neck corroded

rear trailing arm bushes cracking

seat belts slow to retract

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2016 80,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

slight imbalance across front brakes

Pass 22 May 2015 70,856 miles

beam images defused

corrosion to various suspension componants

high level brake lamp 50% working

n/s/f indicator faded

smear from wipers

Fail 15 May 2015 70,530 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

beam images defused

corrosion to various suspension componants

high level brake lamp 50% working

n/s/f indicator faded

n/s/f tyre wear to inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

smear from wipers

Pass 30 May 2014 65,904 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,963 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 61,917 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 57,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,070 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,277 miles

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

fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,784 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 46,784 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,276 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,385 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 39,189 miles

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,955 miles

Please note this vehicle could do with a clean on the underside

Fail 4 Aug 2006 27,953 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VLJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VLJ, 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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What year was CU02 VLJ registered?

CU02 VLJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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