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FC02 HTY

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,190 mi
Last recorded45,190 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 HTY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 45,190 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 44,235 miles

Underguards fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2023 43,650 miles

Under guards fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,997 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 41,660 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 40,323 miles

slight missfire

Pass 4 Jan 2016 39,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EML light on

Pass 16 Jan 2015 37,669 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,600 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,924 miles

near side front tyre side wall perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,124 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,207 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,880 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,415 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,818 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 19,535 miles

Rear tyres are showing wear at inner edges.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 46,420 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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FC02 HTY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FC02 HTY, 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 FC02 HTY registered?

FC02 HTY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is FC02 HTY safe to buy?

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