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FC02 EZL

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,385 mi
Last recorded112,385 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 EZL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,385 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front to rear floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front to rear floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 112,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front to rear floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front to rear floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,186 miles

Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 102,186 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 104,812 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,029 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 101,110 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,974 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 81,825 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 81,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 69,506 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 59,035 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 59,035 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,173 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 52,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 45,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,785 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,134 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 36,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s door mirror insecure

Pass 3 May 2006 27,137 miles

nearside mirror insecure

wipers poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2006 27,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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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FC02 EZL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FC02 EZL, 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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FC02 EZL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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