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AB08 YFZ

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,940 mi
Last recorded71,940 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 71,940 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 71,940 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))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 64,672 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 58,087 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 58,086 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 54,122 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 54,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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 Mar 2022 47,768 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 47,768 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,282 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 41,348 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 38,643 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 38,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 36,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,289 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 35,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 21,490 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 21,490 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 16,186 miles

front wiper blades torn

Fail 29 Mar 2012 10,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,745 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8,525 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 YFZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFZ, 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 YFZ registered?

AB08 YFZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AB08 YFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 YFZ shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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