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DE52 ZFA

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,612 mi
Last recorded79,612 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ZFA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 79,612 miles

2main brake pipes greased

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes rusting

n/a/f o/s/f anti roll bar bushes crack

n/s/r chassis rusting

n/s/f /o/s/f cross member corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 79,612 miles

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

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

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

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

2main brake pipes greased

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes rusting

n/a/f o/s/f anti roll bar bushes crack

n/s/r chassis rusting

n/s/f /o/s/f cross member corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember excessivly corroded,not in perscribed area

Fail 13 Feb 2013 73,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember excessivly corroded,not in perscribed area

Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,204 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember excessivly corroded,not in perscribed area

petrol filler,breather hose excessivly corroded

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2012 67,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember excessivly corroded,not in perscribed area

petrol filler,breather hose excessivly corroded

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2011 60,830 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,830 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 54,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

whole underside starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jan 2010 54,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

whole underside starting to corrode

Fail 11 Feb 2009 46,104 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,104 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,022 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 40,022 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 35,096 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 27,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZFA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZFA, 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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DE52 ZFA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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