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DE52 FZF

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,042 mi
Last recorded72,042 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FZF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,042 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 72,042 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 57,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,968 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 56,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,556 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,711 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 48,711 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,584 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,719 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,366 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 19,432 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 19,432 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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DE52 FZF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE52 FZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE52 FZF registered?

DE52 FZF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is DE52 FZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 FZF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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