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CF02 TBZ

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,568 mi
Last recorded57,568 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 TBZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 57,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyre all old perished and splitting

Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,782 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,825 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,439 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 34,439 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 27,776 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 Apr 2006 21,481 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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CF02 TBZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CF02 TBZ, 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 CF02 TBZ registered?

CF02 TBZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 March 2002.

Is CF02 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF02 TBZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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