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K579 SUY

2002 Mitsubishi Strada

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,192 mi
Last recorded150,192 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Strada133,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK579 SUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 150,192 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 150,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre boot

Fail 11 Nov 2020 150,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre boot

Fail 1 Aug 2020 149,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 141,917 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 141,732 miles

Headlamp insecure both insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

gear knob insecure

tow bar electrical socket hanging loose

Pass 7 Aug 2018 137,465 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 137,457 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/F inner wing at front and rear N/S/F inner wing at rear O/S/F at body mounting O/S/R crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 133,110 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 128,948 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 128,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2015 126,492 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 126,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 119,285 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 119,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 112,709 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front fog lamp missing

power steering noise

Fail 11 Feb 2013 112,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Semaphore indicator switch missing (1.4.C.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light

front fog lamp missing

power steering noise

Pass 9 Jun 2008 104,789 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 104,789 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

advise all metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

advise condition of windscreen wiper control stalk.

Pass 11 May 2007 102,746 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 98,003 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 98,003 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Strada?

Based on 1,202 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,590
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
fog lamp not working 79
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 69
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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K579 SUY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Strada in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 133,110 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 Strada fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K579 SUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Strada typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Strada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K579 SUY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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