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CF02 EHL

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,967 mi
Last recorded117,967 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 EHL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 117,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 117,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 117,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis(by fuel tank) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front crossmember and engine support crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis very badly corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,032 miles

Nearside Front tyre low outer shoulder

front and rear chassis corroding

steering rack covered in oil_no posotive leak

Fail 4 Aug 2017 103,030 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre low outer shoulder

front and rear chassis corroding

steering rack covered in oil_no posotive leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,587 miles

oil leak at sump

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,419 miles

Front lower crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,381 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,330 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,556 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front cross member coroded

radiator coroded

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,035 miles

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

engine lamp on

front cross member corroded

rad corroded

rear tyres perished

sump pan corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,444 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine light on dash

front cross member coroded

front tyres on limit

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Sep 2009 55,444 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine light on dash

front cross member coroded

front tyres on limit

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,109 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)

rad corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2008 49,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

rad corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,490 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 32,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,762 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2005 22,556 miles

both front tyres on 4.0mm

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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CF02 EHL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CF02 EHL, 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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CF02 EHL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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