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DG02 FBB

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,652 mi
Last recorded84,652 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 FBB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 84,652 miles

Child seat fitted o/s/r not Allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Rear And offside rear chassis legs corroding

Offside Front To rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 19 May 2016 71,641 miles

Fuel pipes rusting and front tyres getting low

Rear chassis legs rusting

Fail 17 May 2016 71,530 miles

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

Fuel pipes rusting and front tyres getting low

Rear chassis legs rusting

Pass 13 May 2015 65,456 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 60,878 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 60,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 56,184 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 50,525 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 46,624 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 46,624 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 26 May 2010 42,785 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 42,785 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 38,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 34,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2008 34,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2007 30,248 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,500 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 26,500 miles

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

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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DG02 FBB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DG02 FBB, 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 DG02 FBB registered?

DG02 FBB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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