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DE02 FPL

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,442 mi
Last recorded89,442 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 FPL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,442 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 89,442 miles

Emissions not tested due to hole in exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole at rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,526 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 83,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 May 2017 74,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016
Pass 13 May 2015 63,607 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 61,026 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013
Pass 8 May 2012
Pass 3 May 2011
Fail 27 Apr 2011 57,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 47,477 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 43,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2008 39,135 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 39,135 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 35,382 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,435 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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DE02 FPL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE02 FPL, 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 DE02 FPL registered?

DE02 FPL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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