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FV02 FZA

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,781 mi
Last recorded65,781 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 FZA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,781 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 65,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,505 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

nearside washer jet insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,461 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 59,432 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 56,963 miles

washer jets insecure but still wetting screen enough

Fail 7 May 2013 56,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

washer jets insecure but still wetting screen enough

Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,068 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,046 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,696 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 44,858 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 83,069 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,560 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 37,446 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 37,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2006 33,536 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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FV02 FZA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV02 FZA, 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 FV02 FZA registered?

FV02 FZA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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