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AB08 OAO

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,639 mi
Last recorded54,639 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 54,639 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 53,173 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 52,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 50,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 48,565 miles

Nearside Front NSF shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear tyre, slightly cracked in tread area, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front OSF shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2020 47,037 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 44,621 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,339 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,311 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 38,311 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,360 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 32,901 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,413 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked/ deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,279 miles

Both rear tyres,sidewalls starting to crack and split.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 23,279 miles

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

Both rear tyres,sidewalls starting to crack and split.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,897 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 OAO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

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

Is AB08 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OAO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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