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EF02 HBB

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,612 mi
Last recorded78,612 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 HBB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 78,612 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 78,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advice on front tyres just starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,464 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 59,464 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,329 miles

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

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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EF02 HBB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF02 HBB, 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 EF02 HBB registered?

EF02 HBB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is EF02 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF02 HBB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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