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HF02 CAV

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,618 mi
Last recorded138,618 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 CAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 138,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 138,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,520 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner steering rack joint area

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Extensive chassis surface rust (not holed) within 30cm of suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Extensive chassis surface rust (not holed) within 30cm of suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 118,520 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner steering rack joint area

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Extensive chassis surface rust (not holed) within 30cm of suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Extensive chassis surface rust (not holed) within 30cm of suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,560 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 111,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,149 miles

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

Front valance rusted

Nearside Front track rod inner joint has slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2016 104,148 miles

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

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

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

Front valance rusted

Nearside Front track rod inner joint has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,036 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,058 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs worn but not to excess.

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,103 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 64,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 59,930 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 59,930 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 55,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 55,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,737 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,470 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 24,955 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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HF02 CAV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF02 CAV, 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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HF02 CAV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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