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DG02 YFP

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,320 mi
Last recorded72,320 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 YFP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,320 miles

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

o/s/r chassis is corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,364 miles

o/s/f abs cable bracket broken

Fail 10 Jun 2015 70,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f abs cable bracket broken

wheel alignment

Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,532 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 67,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 63,745 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 63,745 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 59,461 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 59,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,370 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 49,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,348 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 37,348 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 15 Mar 2007 27,383 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 27,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

bonnet damaged/hard to open.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,676 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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DG02 YFP 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 61.1%.

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

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