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AB08 TCB

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,010 mi
Last recorded120,010 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 TCB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 120,010 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill/ suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive All mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill and suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Various corrosion to the underside and suspension components

Fail 8 Apr 2026 119,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 119,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 117,863 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 117,863 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 115,030 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 115,030 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 109,659 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 109,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,698 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 100,001 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 90,053 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 80,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 80,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,745 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,339 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 44,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,722 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,548 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 31,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,459 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 TCB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TCB, 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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AB08 TCB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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