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EU02 EBM

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,365 mi
Last recorded137,365 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 EBM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 137,365 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 131,376 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link bushes perishing

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2016 125,728 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 119,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 119,222 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,797 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,220 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 103,438 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 97,877 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 97,877 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 92,972 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 92,972 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,216 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 88,216 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 82,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 82,160 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 76,404 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 70,640 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 65,256 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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EU02 EBM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU02 EBM, 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 EU02 EBM registered?

EU02 EBM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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The MOT history for EU02 EBM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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