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VU02 FMF

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,291 mi
Last recorded135,291 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 FMF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 135,291 miles

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

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 121,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

fuel pipe by fuel tank slightly corroded

o/s/r number plate light dim

Pass 13 Feb 2009 107,394 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2008 90,911 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 90,443 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 71,853 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 52,517 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 52,517 miles

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

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

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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VU02 FMF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU02 FMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU02 FMF registered?

VU02 FMF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is VU02 FMF safe to buy?

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