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AB08 OAN

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,991 mi
Last recorded115,991 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OAN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 115,991 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 115,964 miles

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 106,501 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 106,499 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 98,043 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 87,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f fog lamp not working , bulb has fallen out of holder,

Pass 27 May 2020 82,945 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 22 May 2019 75,973 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2019 75,973 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2018 70,039 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 64,130 miles

Front front brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 27 May 2016 57,074 miles

nearside front wiper blade rubber split at ends

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,774 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 51,774 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,794 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,138 miles

NSR Tyre starting to crack

OSR Tyre starting to crack

Slight binding of OSF brake

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,870 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 27,792 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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AB08 OAN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OAN, 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 AB08 OAN registered?

AB08 OAN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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