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AA08 KBN

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,501 mi
Last recorded68,501 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 KBN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 68,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 68,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 63,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 53,953 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 53,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,567 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,281 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly, evident when road wheel rotated by hand

Engine Management light ON

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Uneven wear to both front tyres, outer edges

Fail 2 Nov 2017 53,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front brakes binding slightly, evident when road wheel rotated by hand

Engine Management light ON

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Uneven wear to both front tyres, outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,018 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 46,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 42,086 miles

corrosion on front discs

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,556 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,770 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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AA08 KBN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,449 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 AA08 KBN, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA08 KBN registered?

AA08 KBN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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