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DG02 YFR

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,050 mi
Last recorded83,050 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 YFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,050 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 83,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,714 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 28 Nov 2013 57,798 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 54,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engin management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,421 miles

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

engin management light on

Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,400 miles

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

anti roll bar link arm bushes splitting

engin management light on

o/s/f tyre side wall cut but not to cords

Fail 19 Nov 2011 46,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

anti roll bar link arm bushes splitting

engin management light on

o/s/f tyre side wall cut but not to cords

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,993 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,636 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,166 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 28,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,479 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 22,479 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YFR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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