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FB02 HYV

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,826 mi
Last recorded110,826 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 HYV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2017 110,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 107,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion top of rear axle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion top of rear axle (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 100,482 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 93,068 miles

corrosion on fuel pipes under vehicle

engine management light on

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 9 Feb 2013 88,541 miles

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

front x member corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 88,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front x member corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad engine oil leak

engine managment lamp

front crossmember signs of corrosion

offside front inner wing panel signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,463 miles

engine management lamp on

offside rear tyre worn to limit and cracking - recommend replacement

Fail 2 Feb 2011 79,463 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management lamp on

offside rear tyre worn to limit and cracking - recommend replacement

Fail 1 Feb 2010 71,798 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,798 miles

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

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 3 Feb 2009 65,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,989 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 50,455 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 50,407 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 42,921 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 42,796 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FB02 HYV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc 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 FB02 HYV, 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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FB02 HYV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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