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FB03 DZM

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,171 mi
Last recorded113,171 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 DZM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 113,171 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 103,427 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 94,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,475 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 84,639 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,878 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 63,570 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 63,570 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 58,815 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 26,763 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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FB03 DZM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FB03 DZM, 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 FB03 DZM registered?

FB03 DZM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FB03 DZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 DZM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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