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AB08 OAD

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,166 mi
Last recorded75,166 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 75,166 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 75,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 63,648 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 48,719 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 43,140 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 41,602 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 39,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 39,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 37,138 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 35,903 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 33,746 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 31,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 29,229 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 26,839 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 24,115 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 21,083 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,483 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 11,988 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

advise nearside front tyre becoming worn on outer edge

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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AB08 OAD is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AB08 OAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 OAD registered?

AB08 OAD is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AB08 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OAD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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